Eleanor Skillen School 34

Summary:

Eleanor Skillen School 34 is an elementary school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 293 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 290 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, which has increased from $12,343 in 2018-2019 to $17,790 in 2020-2021, Eleanor Skillen School 34 faces significant challenges. The school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, which has decreased from 38.1% in 2020-2021 to 24.4% in 2022-2023, but is still significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently low compared to the district and state, with only 19.48% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 21.94% in ILEARN/Math for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.47% to 81.69% over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as William McKinley School 39, which is also part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, Eleanor Skillen School 34 generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom 10% of Indiana elementary schools, with a ranking of 849 out of 1,010 schools in 2023-2024. While the school's racial makeup has shifted over the years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students, this change does not appear to have significantly impacted the school's academic performance, which remains low across all racial groups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1410 Wade St
       Indianapolis, IN  46203


(317) 226-4234

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
849th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,195 Help


Students who attend Eleanor Skillen School 34 usually attend:

Middle:    Arlington Community Middle School
High:    Arsenal Technical High School
    Crispus Attucks High School
    George Washington High School
    Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
Hispanic:
26.3%
African American:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eleanor Skillen School 34 ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 15th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.91. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Eleanor Skillen School 34 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.1%), Hispanic (26.3%), African American (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eleanor Skillen School 34 is 12.7, which is the 11th best among 34 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Eleanor Skillen School 34 employs 23 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eleanor Skillen School 34 is $15,195. 24 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Eleanor Skillen School 34 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Indianapolis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Public Schools 290th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eleanor Skillen School 34

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 16.10 867th 959 9.6%
2006 22.29 828th 961 13.8%
2007 23.72 834th 985 15.3%
2008 14.74 912th 996 8.4%
2009 25.37 818th 1003 18.4%
2010 31.50 791st 1009 21.6%
2011 25.60 852nd 1025 16.9%
2012 21.50 877th 1015 13.6%
2013 14.91 950th 1035 8.2%
2014 14.94 954th 1036 7.9%
2015 6.05 993rd 1040 4.5%
2016 8.21 983rd 1046 6.0%
2017 7.82 960th 1033 7.1%
2018 4.89 983rd 1027 4.3%
2019 3.45 1006th 1031 2.4%
2021 6.48 969th 1016 4.6%
2022 6.26 978th 1020 4.1%
2023 8.79 934th 1016 8.1%
2024 16.91 849th 1010 15.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 31, 2019

Open Quote I absolutely love this school💗💗💗 My children have wonderful teachers. The staff is amazing. Curriculum is on point. All around wonderful school. Mrs. Zack is awesome!!! Mrs. Clady is fabulous!!! Mr. Swartz you rock!!! Mrs. Lotz your amazing!!! #wildcatpride #34family #bullyfreezone #collegebound Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 13, 2015

Open Quote This school is the best guarded secret in IPS. It has a great principle and great teachers. The building and grounds are well maintained and truly represents the neighborhood in a positive fashion. If you are looking for a school for you Pre-K through 6th grade student, this is the school for you. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eleanor Skillen School 34

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 443 128 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1989 458 140 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1990 444 119 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1991 406 99 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 427 86 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1993 444 88 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 418 137 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1995 302 173 5 2 0 n/a n/a 1 483
1996 302 173 5 2 0 n/a n/a 1 483
1997 265 172 5 3 1 n/a n/a 4 450
1998 448 103 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1999 468 84 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 450 82 3 13 4 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 444 57 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 442 60 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 442 60 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 387 70 0 35 3 n/a n/a 0 495
2005 350 56 1 21 2 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 348 63 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2007 426 66 0 42 0 n/a n/a 30 564
2008 435 52 0 51 1 n/a n/a 34 573
2009 401 43 0 39 0 n/a n/a 46 529
2010 379 40 0 36 1 n/a n/a 54 510
2011 367 61 0 52 0 0 49 0 529
2012 374 70 0 54 2 0 51 0 551
2013 331 56 0 55 0 0 51 0 493
2014 293 65 0 63 0 0 37 0 458
2015 315 54 0 69 1 0 32 0 471
2016 308 61 0 80 2 0 39 0 490
2017 296 63 0 81 1 0 45 0 486
2018 229 67 1 84 2 0 31 0 414
2019 219 47 0 70 1 0 32 0 369
2020 191 48 3 89 0 0 27 0 358
2021 147 51 0 73 0 0 24 0 295
2022 166 80 0 69 0 0 26 0 341
2023 135 54 0 77 1 0 26 0 293

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 Eleanor Skillen School 34

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 33.2 17.4 34.9
1989 604 33.3 18.1 36.8
1990 570 33.3 17.1 42.1
1991 512 31.3 16.3 41.8
1992 517 31.0 16.6 49.5
1993 541 32.1 16.9 51
1994 560 16.8 33.3 58.2
1995 483 28.5 16.9 63.9
1996 483 28.5 16.9 63.9
1997 450 28.0 16.1 68.6
1998 565 29.9 18.9 65.5
1999 561 30.1 18.6 73.6
2000 552 31.2 17.7 78.4
2001 524 35.4 14.8 85.9
2002 533 35.8 14.9 86.5
2003 533 35.8 14.9 86.5
2004 495 36.1 13.7 82.2
2005 430 33.2 13.0 86
2006 445 29.8 14.9 89.2
2007 564 n/a n/a 91.9
2008 573 41.4 13.8 90.7
2009 529 40.1 13.2 93.8
2010 510 35.2 14.4 97.1
2011 529 35.0 15.1 88.1
2012 551 37.0 14.8 87.1
2013 493 29.0 17.0 84
2014 458 31.5 14.5 88.6
2015 471 28.0 16.8 81.1
2016 490 28.0 17.5 74.1
2017 486 19.0 25.5 72.8
2018 414 33.0 12.5 76.8
2019 369 26.0 14.1 69.1
2020 358 32.0 11.1 71.8
2021 295 27.0 10.9 81.7
2022 341 28.0 12.1 79.5
2023 293 23.0 12.7 80.9

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 Eleanor Skillen School 34

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 33.2 17.4 34.9
1989 604 33.3 18.1 36.8
1990 570 33.3 17.1 42.1
1991 512 31.3 16.3 41.8
1992 517 31.0 16.6 49.5
1993 541 32.1 16.9 51
1994 560 16.8 33.3 58.2
1995 483 28.5 16.9 63.9
1996 483 28.5 16.9 63.9
1997 450 28.0 16.1 68.6
1998 565 29.9 18.9 65.5
1999 561 30.1 18.6 73.6
2000 552 31.2 17.7 78.4
2001 524 35.4 14.8 85.9
2002 533 35.8 14.9 86.5
2003 533 35.8 14.9 86.5
2004 495 36.1 13.7 82.2
2005 430 33.2 13.0 86
2006 445 29.8 14.9 89.2
2007 564 n/a n/a 91.9
2008 573 41.4 13.8 90.7
2009 529 40.1 13.2 93.8
2010 510 35.2 14.4 97.1
2011 529 35.0 15.1 88.1
2012 551 37.0 14.8 87.1
2013 493 29.0 17.0 84
2014 458 31.5 14.5 88.6
2015 471 28.0 16.8 81.1
2016 490 28.0 17.5 74.1
2017 486 19.0 25.5 72.8
2018 414 33.0 12.5 76.8
2019 369 26.0 14.1 69.1
2020 358 32.0 11.1 71.8
2021 295 27.0 10.9 81.7
2022 341 28.0 12.1 79.5
2023 293 23.0 12.7 80.9

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 Eleanor Skillen School 34

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,567 (12.7%) $10,777 (87.3%) $12,343
2020 $1,579 (11.2%) $12,522 (88.8%) $14,102
2021 $2,529 (14.2%) $15,262 (85.8%) $17,790
2022 $2,010 (13.2%) $13,184 (86.8%) $15,194

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eleanor Skillen School 34

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1006th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 934th of 1016 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor Skillen School 34)7.318
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)19.421.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Eleanor Skillen School 34)9.830.8
 21%
   3rd Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)28.730.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor Skillen School 34)7.87.5
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)19.919.9
 0%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Eleanor Skillen School 34)11.815
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)2525
 0%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Eleanor Skillen School 34)27.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.116.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor Skillen School 34)13.212.2
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2219.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Eleanor Skillen School 34)2.612.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)20.120.1
 0%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Eleanor Skillen School 34)18.44.9
 13.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indianapolis Public Schools)16.915.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eleanor Skillen School 34)10.85.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2223
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Eleanor Skillen School 34)8.12.6
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.818.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Eleanor Skillen School 34)16.25.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)1817.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369293
 20.6%
African American4754
 14.9%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic7077
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White219135
 38.4%
Two or More Races3226
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.1%80.9%
 11.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Eleanor Skillen School 34.

Students at Eleanor Skillen School 34 are 46% White, 26% Hispanic, 18% African American, 9% Two or more races.

Eleanor Skillen School 34 ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Indiana elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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