Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58

Summary:

Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is an elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 259 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Indiana, with only 9.49% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 20.72% for the district. The school struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 33.1% to 40% in recent years, significantly higher than the district average. Over 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school's spending per student has increased, its academic performance remains significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

When comparing Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Thomas D Gregg School 15 and Anna Brochhausen School 88, the academic performance and other key metrics are generally similar, with all three schools ranking among the lowest-performing in the state. However, Theodore Potter School 74, located within a similar distance, has significantly higher academic performance, outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, Paramount Brookside, a public charter school near Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58, stands out with much higher academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 321 N Linwood Ave
       Indianapolis, IN  46201


(317) 226-4258

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
954th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,362 Help


Students who attend Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 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:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.9%
Hispanic:
26.0%
White:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 ranks worse than 94.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 23rd 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 7.87. (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 Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.9%), Hispanic (26%), White (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is 10.2, which is the 2nd best among 34 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 employs 25.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is $16,362, which is the 15th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.51 482nd 959 49.7%
2006 63.31 362nd 961 62.3%
2007 31.92 770th 985 21.8%
2008 42.37 684th 996 31.3%
2009 21.61 848th 1003 15.5%
2010 20.38 876th 1009 13.2%
2011 7.24 976th 1025 4.8%
2012 7.00 972nd 1015 4.2%
2013 3.60 1013th 1035 2.1%
2014 7.30 984th 1036 5.0%
2015 5.83 996th 1040 4.2%
2016 2.94 1025th 1046 2.0%
2017 1.56 1019th 1033 1.4%
2018 4.63 985th 1027 4.1%
2019 2.69 1017th 1031 1.4%
2021 3.22 1016th 1016 0.0%
2022 4.76 1002nd 1020 1.8%
2023 4.72 1002nd 1016 1.4%
2024 7.87 954th 1010 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 201 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1989 334 207 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1990 338 221 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1991 338 201 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1992 343 214 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1993 334 176 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1994 333 157 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 260 193 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 260 193 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 257 196 4 8 0 n/a n/a 5 470
1998 371 120 0 12 1 n/a n/a 1 505
1999 366 127 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 309 118 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 446
2001 250 146 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 200 150 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2003 200 150 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2004 164 143 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 146 152 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 140 123 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 120 128 0 14 0 n/a n/a 25 287
2008 125 170 0 17 0 n/a n/a 36 348
2009 155 154 0 38 2 n/a n/a 54 403
2010 169 175 1 18 2 n/a n/a 89 454
2011 138 171 1 25 2 0 53 0 390
2012 117 151 1 25 0 0 39 0 333
2013 123 171 1 37 0 0 38 0 370
2014 140 199 2 48 0 0 32 0 421
2015 108 176 1 36 0 0 32 0 353
2016 125 168 0 46 2 0 33 0 374
2017 110 174 0 69 3 0 26 0 382
2018 86 170 0 63 1 0 16 0 336
2019 67 178 0 45 1 1 15 0 307
2020 58 142 2 55 1 1 21 0 280
2021 43 119 2 63 0 1 14 0 242
2022 36 122 1 68 0 1 20 0 248
2023 40 137 1 65 0 0 16 0 259
2024 35 136 2 68 0 0 21 0 262

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 Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 28.0 17.7 47
1989 547 28.5 19.1 47.5
1990 562 28.5 19.7 44.7
1991 540 33.7 16.0 56.9
1992 561 28.9 19.4 59.9
1993 518 29.3 17.7 63.9
1994 499 27.5 18.1 61.3
1995 470 24.0 19.6 65.1
1996 470 24.0 19.6 65.1
1997 470 25.9 18.1 68.8
1998 505 27.6 18.3 71.2
1999 509 27.5 18.5 83.9
2000 446 26.6 16.8 77.8
2001 412 23.0 17.9 87.1
2002 378 25.9 14.6 84.9
2003 378 25.9 14.6 84.9
2004 340 24.8 13.7 91.8
2005 319 27.1 11.8 85
2006 284 19.7 14.4 93.3
2007 287 n/a n/a 95.8
2008 348 22.0 15.8 101
2009 403 24.9 16.2 107.4
2010 454 22.0 20.6 106.3
2011 390 25.5 15.2 85.4
2012 333 20.0 16.6 90.1
2013 370 26.5 13.9 92.2
2014 421 34.0 12.3 91.2
2015 353 27.0 13.0 84.4
2016 374 20.0 18.7 84.5
2017 382 27.0 14.1 84
2018 336 31.0 10.8 86.9
2019 307 21.5 14.2 75.9
2020 280 35.0 8.0 77.9
2021 242 26.0 9.3 78.5
2022 248 22.0 11.2 73.8
2023 259 21.0 12.3 82.2
2024 262 25.5 10.2 60.3

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 Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 498 28.0 17.7 47
1989 547 28.5 19.1 47.5
1990 562 28.5 19.7 44.7
1991 540 33.7 16.0 56.9
1992 561 28.9 19.4 59.9
1993 518 29.3 17.7 63.9
1994 499 27.5 18.1 61.3
1995 470 24.0 19.6 65.1
1996 470 24.0 19.6 65.1
1997 470 25.9 18.1 68.8
1998 505 27.6 18.3 71.2
1999 509 27.5 18.5 83.9
2000 446 26.6 16.8 77.8
2001 412 23.0 17.9 87.1
2002 378 25.9 14.6 84.9
2003 378 25.9 14.6 84.9
2004 340 24.8 13.7 91.8
2005 319 27.1 11.8 85
2006 284 19.7 14.4 93.3
2007 287 n/a n/a 95.8
2008 348 22.0 15.8 101
2009 403 24.9 16.2 107.4
2010 454 22.0 20.6 106.3
2011 390 25.5 15.2 85.4
2012 333 20.0 16.6 90.1
2013 370 26.5 13.9 92.2
2014 421 34.0 12.3 91.2
2015 353 27.0 13.0 84.4
2016 374 20.0 18.7 84.5
2017 382 27.0 14.1 84
2018 336 31.0 10.8 86.9
2019 307 21.5 14.2 75.9
2020 280 35.0 8.0 77.9
2021 242 26.0 9.3 78.5
2022 248 22.0 11.2 73.8
2023 259 21.0 12.3 82.2
2024 262 25.5 10.2 60.3

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 Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,501 (12.8%) $10,223 (87.2%) $11,724
2020 $1,701 (11.8%) $12,727 (88.2%) $14,429
2021 $2,336 (14.1%) $14,268 (85.9%) $16,604
2022 $2,643 (16.2%) $13,719 (83.8%) $16,362

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1017th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 1002nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)14.85.4
 9.4%
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)25.98.1
 17.8%
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)02.3
 2.3%
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)4.213.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)2525
 0%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)00
   4th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.116.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)03
 3%
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)4.89.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)20.120.1
 0%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)00
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)13.38.8
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2223
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)102.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.818.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58)3.32.9
 0.4%
   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 Students307259
 15.6%
African American178137
 23%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic4565
 44.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6740
 40.3%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%82.2%
 6.3%


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Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 ranks in the bottom 5.5% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 are 52% African American, 26% Hispanic, 13% White, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 262 students attended Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58.


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