Meredith Nicholson School 96

Summary:

Meredith Nicholson School 96 is an elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 358 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.

Meredith Nicholson School 96 consistently performs below the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 12.83% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 16.13% proficient or better in ILEARN/Math, compared to 20.72% and 19.27% for the district, respectively. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 22.9%, much higher than nearby schools like Clarence Farrington School 61 (33.7%) and Jonathan Jennings School 109 (16.4%). Additionally, 79.33% of Meredith Nicholson students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 65.34% to 80.94%.

While Meredith Nicholson School 96 has seen an increase in spending per student, from $12,302 in 2018-2019 to $16,588 in 2020-2021, the academic results indicate that more targeted interventions may be needed to address the underlying issues and improve outcomes for the students. Nearby schools, such as James A Allison Elementary School 3 and Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4, perform significantly better, ranking in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools, suggesting that Meredith Nicholson School 96 faces unique challenges that require a more comprehensive approach to support its students and improve their academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3651 N Kiel Ave
       Indianapolis, IN  46224


(317) 226-4296

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
923rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,737 Help


Students who attend Meredith Nicholson School 96 usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Community Middle School
High:    Arsenal Technical High School
    Crispus Attucks High School
    George Washington High School
    Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.8%
African American:
11.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meredith Nicholson School 96 ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 20th 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 10.68. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.8%), African American (11.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meredith Nicholson School 96 is 12.7, which is the 9th best among 34 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Meredith Nicholson School 96 employs 31 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meredith Nicholson School 96 is $15,737. 20 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Meredith Nicholson School 96 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.83 682nd 959 28.9%
2006 34.56 718th 961 25.3%
2007 24.47 828th 985 15.9%
2008 35.82 755th 996 24.2%
2009 35.51 741st 1003 26.1%
2010 18.62 881st 1009 12.7%
2011 6.78 979th 1025 4.5%
2012 23.48 862nd 1015 15.1%
2013 20.74 911th 1035 12.0%
2014 28.39 856th 1036 17.4%
2015 7.93 980th 1040 5.8%
2016 13.96 939th 1046 10.2%
2017 10.99 942nd 1033 8.8%
2018 7.39 960th 1027 6.5%
2019 12.27 922nd 1031 10.6%
2021 8.41 932nd 1016 8.3%
2022 15.24 866th 1020 15.1%
2023 13.01 884th 1016 13.0%
2024 10.68 923rd 1010 8.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Open Quote I was once a student here..since I was in kindergarten till grade 2..
this school was nice and it consists of adorable teachers and staffs..
really miss it..
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Enrollment information for Meredith Nicholson School 96

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 174 183 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1989 176 192 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 176 255 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1991 173 269 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1992 159 255 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 154 260 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 145 260 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 111 221 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1996 111 221 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1997 108 240 13 28 0 n/a n/a 7 396
1998 145 196 23 47 0 n/a n/a 1 412
1999 137 194 20 101 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 138 198 19 154 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 123 171 7 200 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2002 77 169 8 257 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 77 169 8 257 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 66 147 11 350 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 69 146 11 292 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 55 144 8 328 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 21 85 8 316 0 n/a n/a 18 448
2008 19 84 6 300 0 n/a n/a 13 422
2009 22 82 6 378 0 n/a n/a 14 502
2010 20 78 4 327 0 n/a n/a 7 436
2011 22 109 3 400 0 0 8 0 542
2012 16 86 3 389 0 0 9 0 503
2013 15 73 1 422 0 0 10 0 521
2014 12 74 2 421 0 0 9 0 518
2015 11 75 2 387 0 0 9 0 484
2016 15 79 0 316 0 0 5 0 415
2017 11 101 0 298 1 0 5 0 416
2018 15 64 0 274 0 0 4 0 357
2019 5 60 0 267 0 0 11 0 343
2020 6 68 0 290 0 0 9 0 373
2021 2 51 0 291 0 0 4 0 348
2022 9 49 0 317 0 0 6 0 381
2023 9 43 0 301 0 0 5 0 358
2024 7 46 0 332 0 0 11 0 396

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 Meredith Nicholson School 96

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 359 24.8 14.4 24
1989 369 25.8 14.3 36.9
1990 450 25.8 17.4 29.8
1991 456 30.5 14.9 39.7
1992 423 27.0 15.6 46.6
1993 425 7.8 54.5 50.6
1994 409 27.2 15.0 54.3
1995 343 24.1 14.2 64.1
1996 343 24.1 14.2 64.1
1997 396 28.0 14.1 69.7
1998 412 26.8 15.4 51.1
1999 452 24.7 18.3 65.9
2000 509 26.2 19.4 72.7
2001 501 30.2 16.6 72.9
2002 511 38.9 13.1 84.3
2003 511 38.9 13.1 84.3
2004 575 39.9 14.4 83.8
2005 520 37.5 13.9 83.3
2006 537 36.5 14.7 88.1
2007 448 n/a n/a 96.5
2008 422 31.8 13.3 86.1
2009 502 40.2 12.5 97.1
2010 436 33.0 13.2 92.5
2011 542 37.1 14.5 95.2
2012 503 33.0 15.2 93.6
2013 521 34.0 15.3 92.5
2014 518 39.5 13.1 94.2
2015 484 34.0 14.2 89.9
2016 415 30.0 13.8 88.2
2017 416 19.5 21.3 90.9
2018 357 23.0 15.5 89.4
2019 343 23.0 14.9 78.7
2020 373 40.0 9.3 81
2021 348 36.0 9.6 65.8
2022 381 30.0 12.7 58.3
2023 358 28.5 12.5 79.3
2024 396 31.0 12.7 62.6

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 Meredith Nicholson School 96

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 359 24.8 14.4 24
1989 369 25.8 14.3 36.9
1990 450 25.8 17.4 29.8
1991 456 30.5 14.9 39.7
1992 423 27.0 15.6 46.6
1993 425 7.8 54.5 50.6
1994 409 27.2 15.0 54.3
1995 343 24.1 14.2 64.1
1996 343 24.1 14.2 64.1
1997 396 28.0 14.1 69.7
1998 412 26.8 15.4 51.1
1999 452 24.7 18.3 65.9
2000 509 26.2 19.4 72.7
2001 501 30.2 16.6 72.9
2002 511 38.9 13.1 84.3
2003 511 38.9 13.1 84.3
2004 575 39.9 14.4 83.8
2005 520 37.5 13.9 83.3
2006 537 36.5 14.7 88.1
2007 448 n/a n/a 96.5
2008 422 31.8 13.3 86.1
2009 502 40.2 12.5 97.1
2010 436 33.0 13.2 92.5
2011 542 37.1 14.5 95.2
2012 503 33.0 15.2 93.6
2013 521 34.0 15.3 92.5
2014 518 39.5 13.1 94.2
2015 484 34.0 14.2 89.9
2016 415 30.0 13.8 88.2
2017 416 19.5 21.3 90.9
2018 357 23.0 15.5 89.4
2019 343 23.0 14.9 78.7
2020 373 40.0 9.3 81
2021 348 36.0 9.6 65.8
2022 381 30.0 12.7 58.3
2023 358 28.5 12.5 79.3
2024 396 31.0 12.7 62.6

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 Meredith Nicholson School 96

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,390 (11.3%) $10,912 (88.7%) $12,302
2020 $1,309 (9.1%) $13,130 (90.9%) $14,438
2021 $1,717 (10.4%) $14,871 (89.6%) $16,588
2022 $1,772 (11.3%) $13,964 (88.7%) $15,737

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meredith Nicholson School 96

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 922nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 884th of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meredith Nicholson School 96)12.84.9
 7.9%
   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 (Meredith Nicholson School 96)38.522
 16.6%
   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 (Meredith Nicholson School 96)510
 5%
   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 (Meredith Nicholson School 96)2016.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)2525
 0%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Meredith Nicholson School 96)7.56.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.116.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meredith Nicholson School 96)35.320.5
 14.8%
   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 (Meredith Nicholson School 96)21.620.5
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)20.120.1
 0%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Meredith Nicholson School 96)13.710.3
 3.4%
   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 (Meredith Nicholson School 96)37.322.5
 14.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2223
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Meredith Nicholson School 96)19.617.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.818.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Meredith Nicholson School 96)7.810
 2.2%
   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 Students343358
 4.4%
African American6043
 28.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic267301
 12.7%
Pacific Islander00
White59
 80%
Two or More Races115
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%79.3%
 0.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 396 students attended Meredith Nicholson School 96.

Students at Meredith Nicholson School 96 are 84% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

Meredith Nicholson School 96 ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Indiana elementary schools.


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