Edison School of the Arts 47

Summary:

Edison School of the Arts 47 is a K-8 elementary school in the Indianapolis Public Schools district, serving a diverse student population that is predominantly African American (49.52%) and Hispanic (28.91%).

Despite increased per-student spending, reaching $17,231 in 2021-2022, Edison School of the Arts 47 has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom 20% of Indiana elementary schools. The school faces significant challenges, including a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.4% in 2020-2021 and low academic achievement, with only 20.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 16.48% in Math, compared to district and state averages. The school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (81.31%) indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Center For Inquiry School 2, which has higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and a more advantaged student population, the struggles of Edison School of the Arts 47 become even more apparent. The racial makeup of the school, with a much higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, also raises questions about potential racial inequities in the education system and the need for targeted interventions to support students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

 777 White River Pkwy W Drive
       Indianapolis, IN  46221


(317) 226-4992

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
897th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,231 Help


Students who attend Edison School of the Arts 47 usually attend:

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:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  626

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.5%
Hispanic:
28.9%
White:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.3% Help


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Compare Details Edison School of the Arts 47 ranks worse than 88.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 18th 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 13.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Edison School of the Arts 47 ranks worse than 77.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.99. (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 Edison School of the Arts 47 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. Student population at Edison School of the Arts 47 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.5%), Hispanic (28.9%), White (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edison School of the Arts 47 is $17,231, which is the 6th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Edison School of the Arts 47 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Edison School of the Arts 47 378th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Edison School of the Arts 47 in the ranking list.)

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 Edison School of the Arts 47

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.90 849th 959 11.5%
2006 23.16 823rd 961 14.4%
2007 34.48 746th 985 24.3%
2008 36.30 748th 996 24.9%
2009 34.41 754th 1003 24.8%
2010 10.13 950th 1009 5.8%
2011 22.27 874th 1025 14.7%
2012 20.20 889th 1015 12.4%
2013 14.68 952nd 1035 8.0%
2014 30.26 845th 1036 18.4%
2015 27.01 831st 1040 20.1%
2016 16.67 919th 1046 12.1%
2017 23.36 856th 1033 17.1%
2018 17.34 881st 1027 14.2%
2019 16.62 888th 1031 13.9%
2021 11.57 889th 1016 12.5%
2022 17.71 843rd 1020 17.4%
2023 14.84 863rd 1016 15.1%
2024 13.28 897th 1010 11.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Edison School of the Arts 47

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 50.38 243rd 423 42.6%
2010 6.01 413th 428 3.5%
2017 30.90 363rd 472 23.1%
2018 16.56 410th 473 13.3%
2019 14.03 414th 470 11.9%
2021 14.76 410th 483 15.1%
2022 29.79 353rd 490 28.0%
2023 28.65 350th 489 28.4%
2024 20.99 378th 485 22.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Edison School of the Arts 47

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 226 241 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1989 247 248 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 502
1990 246 266 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 520
1991 210 322 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1992 161 308 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 156 273 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 125 265 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1995 102 229 1 2 2 n/a n/a 4 340
1996 102 229 1 2 2 n/a n/a 4 340
1997 90 224 1 3 0 n/a n/a 7 325
1998 67 382 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 61 351 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 49 386 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 44 381 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 59 318 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 59 318 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 50 329 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 49 309 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 46 299 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 82 239 1 8 1 n/a n/a 27 358
2008 41 242 2 12 1 n/a n/a 22 320
2009 35 266 4 12 1 n/a n/a 20 338
2010 36 304 2 23 1 n/a n/a 22 388
2011 32 274 0 30 2 0 27 0 365
2012 33 263 0 29 1 0 22 0 348
2013 28 275 1 35 0 0 17 0 356
2014 27 266 1 43 0 1 13 0 351
2015 21 260 1 51 0 2 12 0 347
2016 30 242 3 51 0 2 11 0 339
2017 59 341 2 91 0 2 28 0 523
2018 64 378 1 110 0 2 35 0 590
2019 74 363 1 123 1 2 29 0 593
2020 92 357 2 134 0 1 41 0 627
2021 74 329 1 147 0 1 36 0 588
2022 72 307 2 172 1 1 45 0 600
2023 90 310 4 181 1 0 40 0 626

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 Edison School of the Arts 47

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 28.2 16.7 21.7
1989 502 29.6 16.9 26.3
1990 520 30.1 17.2 26.3
1991 538 33.4 16.1 28.6
1992 475 17.0 27.9 39.8
1993 434 24.4 17.8 41.7
1994 397 24.4 16.3 50.6
1995 340 22.3 15.2 60.4
1996 340 22.3 15.2 60.4
1997 325 22.8 14.3 56
1998 452 26.3 17.2 65.9
1999 416 24.0 17.3 75.2
2000 440 25.0 17.6 77.5
2001 434 27.0 16.1 83.6
2002 386 28.0 13.8 74.9
2003 386 28.0 13.8 74.9
2004 388 27.0 14.4 80.9
2005 367 28.4 12.9 84.2
2006 354 26.2 13.5 76.3
2007 358 n/a n/a 79.8
2008 320 28.1 11.4 88.3
2009 338 26.5 12.8 89.3
2010 388 27.6 14.0 82
2011 365 24.1 15.1 78.9
2012 348 24.0 14.5 85.1
2013 356 25.0 14.2 86.8
2014 351 26.0 13.5 83.8
2015 347 23.0 15.0 81
2016 339 23.0 14.7 73.5
2017 523 28.6 18.2 69.2
2018 590 39.7 14.8 79.5
2019 593 42.0 14.1 71.3
2020 627 49.2 12.7 72.6
2021 588 48.5 12.1 71.6
2022 600 32.0 18.7 77.7
2023 626 n/a n/a 81.3

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 Edison School of the Arts 47

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 28.2 16.7 21.7
1989 502 29.6 16.9 26.3
1990 520 30.1 17.2 26.3
1991 538 33.4 16.1 28.6
1992 475 17.0 27.9 39.8
1993 434 24.4 17.8 41.7
1994 397 24.4 16.3 50.6
1995 340 22.3 15.2 60.4
1996 340 22.3 15.2 60.4
1997 325 22.8 14.3 56
1998 452 26.3 17.2 65.9
1999 416 24.0 17.3 75.2
2000 440 25.0 17.6 77.5
2001 434 27.0 16.1 83.6
2002 386 28.0 13.8 74.9
2003 386 28.0 13.8 74.9
2004 388 27.0 14.4 80.9
2005 367 28.4 12.9 84.2
2006 354 26.2 13.5 76.3
2007 358 n/a n/a 79.8
2008 320 28.1 11.4 88.3
2009 338 26.5 12.8 89.3
2010 388 27.6 14.0 82
2011 365 24.1 15.1 78.9
2012 348 24.0 14.5 85.1
2013 356 25.0 14.2 86.8
2014 351 26.0 13.5 83.8
2015 347 23.0 15.0 81
2016 339 23.0 14.7 73.5
2017 523 28.6 18.2 69.2
2018 590 39.7 14.8 79.5
2019 593 42.0 14.1 71.3
2020 627 49.2 12.7 72.6
2021 588 48.5 12.1 71.6
2022 600 32.0 18.7 77.7
2023 626 n/a n/a 81.3

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 Edison School of the Arts 47

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,765 (13.0%) $11,838 (87.0%) $13,603
2020 $2,491 (17.9%) $11,395 (82.1%) $13,886
2021 $1,789 (11.2%) $14,161 (88.8%) $15,951
2022 $2,697 (15.7%) $14,534 (84.3%) $17,231

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edison School of the Arts 47

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 888th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 863rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 1.2%
Ranks 414th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 350th of 489 Middle schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edison School of the Arts 47)15.220.8
 5.6%
   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 (Edison School of the Arts 47)34.835.9
 1%
   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 (Edison School of the Arts 47)34.39.3
 25%
   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 (Edison School of the Arts 47)31.318.5
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)2525
 0%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Edison School of the Arts 47)22.45.6
 16.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.116.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edison School of the Arts 47)34.325.5
 8.8%
   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 (Edison School of the Arts 47)37.318.2
 19.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)20.120.1
 0%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Edison School of the Arts 47)13.610.9
 2.7%
   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 (Edison School of the Arts 47)19.414.3
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2223
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Edison School of the Arts 47)24.620
 4.6%
   6th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.818.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Edison School of the Arts 47)14.53.6
 10.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)1817.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Edison School of the Arts 47)32.618.3
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)23.921.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Edison School of the Arts 47)13.513.6
 0.1%
   7th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)16.115.5
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Edison School of the Arts 47)33.344.4
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)27.428.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Edison School of the Arts 47)19.120.5
 1.4%
   8th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)1514.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students593626
 5.6%
African American363310
 14.6%
American Indian11
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic123181
 47.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White7490
 21.6%
Two or More Races2940
 37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.3%81.3%
 10%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 626 students attended Edison School of the Arts 47.

Edison School of the Arts 47 ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Edison School of the Arts 47 are 50% African American, 29% Hispanic, 14% White, 6% Two or more races.


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