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Wanamaker Early Learning Center

4150 Bazil Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46239 · (317)860-4500 · Marion County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL335 STUDENTS
Enrollment
335
Elementary
DISTRICT 436 · STATE 436
Student : Teacher
-1.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
109 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2023-24

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K335100%
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 57% · US 70%
White
—64%
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 62% · US 43%
Hispanic
—4%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 15% · US 30%
Black
—8%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 14% · US 15%
Asian
—16%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 3% · US 6%
Two+
—7%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6% · US 5%
Pacific Islander
—0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.

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Where Wanamaker Early Learning Center ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn IndianaIn Marion County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
335#753 of 1,079#115 of 157
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
54.7%#366 of 996#106 of 145
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
32.5%#883 of 1,058#147 of 152
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.

3-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2023-24
Enrollment
335
+112 (+50%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
167.5:1
was 44.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2023-243352167.5:133% (109)
2022-23295N/AN/A33% (96)
2020-21223544.6:127% (60)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wanamaker Early Learning Center.

About Wanamaker Early Learning Center

Wanamaker Early Learning Center serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a small elementary school. Enrollment totals 335 students across pre-K. The school is 23% below the average for elementary schools in Indiana.

The district, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, has 11,385 students enrolled across 12 schools.

At Wanamaker Early Learning Center, 64% of students are White. The school is also 16% Asian, 8% Black, 7% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. That is higher than the 52% White share among all Marion County residents. The diversity index for Wanamaker Early Learning Center is 55%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.

Staffing at Wanamaker Early Learning Center totals 2 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Indiana, the average ratio is 15.5:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 33%. The 60% average for public schools in Marion County is 27 points higher.

In the surrounding county, Marion County, median household income comes to about $66,346, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 35% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. The county's public schools total 274, with about 161,456 students.

Among nearby public schools, Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch is closest at about 1.5 miles. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.

Its NCES locale code is City: Large: the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.

In 2020-21, federal data counted 223 students at Wanamaker Early Learning Center; in 2023-24, 335. The grades served may not have been the same in both years. The school's ratio increased from 44.6:1 to 167.5:1 between 2020-21 and 2023-24.

The Wanamaker Early Learning Center discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

Marion County at a glance

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Population
975,809
Census ACS
Median income
$66,346
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
274
161,456 students

Quick facts

School name
Wanamaker Early Learning Center
District
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Address
4150 Bazil Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46239
Phone
(317)860-4500
County
Marion County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
335
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
-1.0:1
Free and reduced lunch
109 (33%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
180375002678
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Other schools in Indianapolis
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Frequently asked questions

About Wanamaker Early Learning Center
What is the total enrollment at Wanamaker Early Learning Center?
Wanamaker Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 335 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Wanamaker Early Learning Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wanamaker Early Learning Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at Wanamaker Early Learning Center?
Approximately -1.0:1 students per teacher at Wanamaker Early Learning Center.
What is the student diversity at Wanamaker Early Learning Center?
Student demographics at Wanamaker Early Learning Center are roughly 64% White, 4% Hispanic, 8% Black, 16% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Wanamaker Early Learning Center in?
Wanamaker Early Learning Center is part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp.
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