Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

Summary:

Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools is a public charter elementary school serving 207 students in grades K-5 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Bethel Park Elementary has consistently struggled academically, with only 14.95% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 16.67% proficient in Math, significantly lower than the state averages. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 50% in recent years. When compared to nearby schools, such as Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle, Bethel Park Elementary is underperforming, with much lower proficiency rates in both subjects. The school's high concentration of students from low-income families, coupled with the lack of improvement over time, suggests that Bethel Park Elementary is facing systemic challenges that have not been effectively addressed.

The fluctuations in per-student spending and the high student-teacher ratio at Bethel Park Elementary indicate that the school may be facing challenges in providing adequate resources and staffing to support student learning and well-being. Addressing these issues, as well as the root causes of the academic and attendance challenges, will be crucial for improving student outcomes and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all at Adelante Schools, the district that oversees Bethel Park Elementary.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203

(317) 438-5426

District: pilotED Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
914^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,771

Student/teacher ratio: 51.7

Number of students: 207

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.4%

Hispanic:

23.2%

Two or more races:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools ranks worse than 90.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45.4%), Hispanic (23.2%), two or more races (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools is 51.7. (See more...)

Compare Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools is $11,771.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks pilotED Schools 349^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2021	5.88	982^nd	1016	3.3%
2022	10.94	905^th	1020	11.3%
2023	14.33	871^st	1016	14.3%
2024	11.64	914^th	1010	9.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	10	37	13	1	24	85
2020	27	74	29	3	26	159
2021	28	85	35	3	34	185
2022	33	109	36	3	33	214
2023	27	94	48	0	38	207

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	85	11.5	7.3	77.6
2020	159	9.0	17.6	88.1
2021	185	11.0	16.8	82.7
2022	214	7.0	30.5	85
2023	207	4.0	51.7	87.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	85	11.5	7.3	77.6
2020	159	9.0	17.6	88.1
2021	185	11.0	16.8	82.7
2022	214	7.0	30.5	85
2023	207	4.0	51.7	87.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,763 (22.1%)	$13,231 (77.9%)	$16,994
2020	$631 (6.0%)	$9,928 (94.0%)	$10,559
2021	$3,671 (32.8%)	$7,534 (67.2%)	$11,205
2022	$1,751 (14.9%)	$10,019 (85.1%)	$11,771

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	85	207	143.5%
African American	37	94	154.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	48	269.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	27	170%
Two or More Races	24	38	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.6%	87.9%	10.3%

Schools Near Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bethel Park Elementary \| pilotED Schools	Public, Charter	K-5	2710 Bethel Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	pilotED Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 438-5426	207	4	51.7	87.9%	27 (13.0%)	94 (45.4%)	48 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (18.4%)	11.6	914^th of 1010 public elementary schools	9.5%		14.3	871^st of 1016 public elementary schools	14.3%	43	10.3	22.6	16.7	7.7			15.0	17.5	19.4	16.7	7.7			16.7	16.7	$11,771	$1,751	$10,019
Invent Learning Hub	Public, Charter	K-8	1849 E Pleasant Run Pkwy S Dr	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Invent Learning Hub	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 832-4900	166	17	9.7	94.6%	54 (32.5%)	84 (50.6%)	16 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)	6.9	972^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	3.8%		8.1	947^th of 1016 public elementary schools	6.8%	25	9.1	16.7	13.0	7.7	8.3	50.0	16.4	13.6	25.0	4.4	0.0	4.2	12.5	9.1	0.0	$12,577	$4,253	$8,324
Frederick Douglass School 19	Public	PK, KG-8	2020 Dawson St	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4219	444	1	444.0	81.1%	105 (23.6%)	108 (24.3%)	207 (46.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	7.1	969^th of 1010 public elementary schools	4.1%		7.9	955^th of 1016 public elementary schools	6.0%	14	9.8	7.0	11.3	11.6	6.5	4.1	8.7	25.8	12.1	4.8	4.3	6.5	2.0	9.5	1.6	$16,558	$3,135	$13,423
Eleanor Skillen School 34	Public	PK, KG-6	1410 Wade St	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4234	293	23	12.7	80.9%	135 (46.1%)	54 (18.4%)	77 (26.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.9%)	16.9	849^th of 1010 public elementary schools	15.9%		8.8	934^th of 1016 public elementary schools	8.1%	85	24.3	20.8	17.1	14.7			19.5	34.2	18.8	22.9	11.8			21.9	14.3	$15,195	$2,010	$13,184
William McKinley School 39	Public	PK, KG-6	1733 Spann Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4239	369	29	12.7	76.4%	153 (41.5%)	71 (19.2%)	111 (30.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.9%)	32.7	698^th of 1010 public elementary schools	30.9%		35.1	679^th of 1016 public elementary schools	33.2%	19	30.0	21.8	27.7	27.7			26.6	40.8	30.9	29.8	42.6			35.9	17.0	$15,719	$2,727	$12,992
SE Neighborhood School of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 S Barth Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	SE Neighborhood School of Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 423-0204	573	49	11.6	93.2%	261 (45.5%)	100 (17.5%)	159 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.1%)	12.3	905^th of 1010 public elementary schools	10.4%		9.3	924^th of 1016 public elementary schools	9.1%	19	4.5	21.9	14.5	17.2	4.4	17.5	13.3	7.5	20.6	14.5	14.3	1.5	8.8	11.3	17.7	$10,325	$2,975	$7,350
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle	Public, Charter	K-8	1202 E Troy Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Adelante Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4272	330	15	22.0	98.8%	104 (31.5%)	117 (35.5%)	92 (27.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	18.1	834^th of 1010 public elementary schools	17.4%		17.9	840^th of 1016 public elementary schools	17.3%	6	17.7	9.4	20.5	30.3	19.7	21.0	19.2	50.0	11.3	7.7	24.2	12.1	14.5	17.8	7.7	$14,026	$5,837	$8,190
Christian Park School 82	Public	PK, KG-6	4700 English Ave	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4282	246	23	10.9	83.3%	115 (46.7%)	45 (18.3%)	66 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.1%)	10.9	920^th of 1010 public elementary schools	8.9%		9.2	926^th of 1016 public elementary schools	8.9%	6	12.8	16.2	18.4	11.1			14.6	21.3	13.5	8.2	17.8			15.2	8.3	$16,346	$2,268	$14,079
James A Garfield School 31	Public	PK, KG-8	307 Lincoln St	Indianapolis	46225	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4231	253	21	12.0	77.9%	105 (41.5%)	65 (25.7%)	63 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.9%)	22.8	783^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	22.5%		25.5	771^st of 1016 public elementary schools	24.1%	12	32.1	26.9	12.0	20.0	15.0	13.6	20.6	46.4	38.5	4.0	10.0	0.0	4.6	19.2	0.0	$19,717	$2,021	$17,697
Central Elementary School	Public	2-3	1000 Main St	Beech Grove	46107	Marion County	Beech Grove City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 784-4565	383	24	15.9	78.6%	248 (64.8%)	43 (11.2%)	49 (12.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (10.7%)								(n/a)	20.2						20.2	41.0						41.0		$10,375	$1,701	$8,674

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools

What is the racial makeup of Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools?

Students at Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools are 45% African American, 23% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 13% White.

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Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Indiana elementary schools.

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How many students attend Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools?

In the 2022-23 school year, 207 students attended Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools.

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