Theodore Potter School 74

Summary:

Theodore Potter School 74 is an elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 254 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Theodore Potter School 74 faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.24% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 13.48% were proficient in Math, well below the district averages. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 29.8% in recent years. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (around 65%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Theodore Potter School 74 to nearby schools, the differences are stark. For example, William McKinley School 39, located just 1.5 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA (26.63%) and Math (35.86%) in 2023-2024. Theodore Potter School 74's statewide ranking among Indiana elementary schools has also steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 288 out of 1,036 schools in 2013-2014 to 837 out of 1,010 schools in 2023-2024. While the school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $12,998 in 2018-2019 to $17,546 in 2021-2022, the academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement, indicating that the challenges faced by the school may require a more comprehensive approach beyond just increased funding.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1601 E 10th St
       Indianapolis, IN  46201


(317) 226-4274

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
837th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,546 Help


Students who attend Theodore Potter School 74 usually attend:

Middle:    H L Harshman 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:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.1%
White:
15.0%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Theodore Potter School 74 ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 13th 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 17.98. (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 (70.1%), White (15%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Theodore Potter School 74 is 10.5, which is the lowest among 34 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Theodore Potter School 74 employs 24 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Theodore Potter School 74 is $17,546, which is the 5th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Theodore Potter School 74 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 Theodore Potter School 74

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 17.79 858th 959 10.5%
2006 17.21 865th 961 10.0%
2007 25.85 811th 985 17.7%
2008 48.97 604th 996 39.4%
2009 37.35 726th 1003 27.6%
2010 36.29 749th 1009 25.8%
2011 24.25 861st 1025 16.0%
2012 34.95 773rd 1015 23.8%
2013 69.43 312th 1035 69.9%
2014 70.74 288th 1036 72.2%
2015 53.35 541st 1040 48.0%
2016 40.73 727th 1046 30.5%
2017 39.85 705th 1033 31.8%
2018 34.15 755th 1027 26.5%
2019 19.82 862nd 1031 16.4%
2021 15.15 854th 1016 15.9%
2022 14.29 879th 1020 13.8%
2023 16.18 855th 1016 15.8%
2024 17.98 837th 1010 17.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a teacher
Sunday, July 26, 2020

Open Quote I have never worked with a more dedicated and caring group of individuals. They all work tirelessly to make sure that the needs of all students are met. We are a family. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Theodore Potter School 74

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 237 152 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1989 239 145 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 230 120 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1991 208 140 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1992 212 157 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 202 178 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1994 198 210 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 181 232 0 8 1 n/a n/a 1 423
1996 181 232 0 8 1 n/a n/a 1 423
1997 184 224 1 6 1 n/a n/a 7 423
1998 128 192 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 144 205 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 105 173 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 94 214 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 72 229 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2003 72 229 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2004 72 248 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 71 245 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 64 271 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 91 207 0 32 0 n/a n/a 7 337
2008 56 187 1 32 0 n/a n/a 14 290
2009 44 192 1 57 0 n/a n/a 17 311
2010 33 174 1 81 0 n/a n/a 21 310
2011 27 162 0 101 0 0 20 0 310
2012 29 130 0 152 0 0 18 0 329
2013 25 99 0 150 0 0 14 0 288
2014 24 99 0 163 0 0 10 0 296
2015 20 80 0 173 0 0 10 0 283
2016 23 55 0 187 0 0 11 0 276
2017 27 47 0 208 0 0 6 0 288
2018 20 38 0 203 1 0 13 0 275
2019 23 36 0 226 1 0 13 0 299
2020 28 41 0 205 0 0 10 0 284
2021 32 31 0 200 0 0 13 0 276
2022 38 22 0 197 0 0 14 0 271
2023 38 23 0 178 0 0 15 0 254

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 Theodore Potter School 74

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 24.6 16.0 65.8
1989 388 24.7 15.7 64.9
1990 353 24.7 14.2 77.3
1991 354 21.5 16.4 71.8
1992 374 23.2 16.1 81
1993 385 22.9 16.8 82.1
1994 420 27.2 15.4 83.6
1995 423 26.0 16.3 87.9
1996 423 26.0 16.3 87.9
1997 423 25.8 16.4 85.6
1998 327 19.0 17.2 75.2
1999 356 23.8 15.0 91.6
2000 285 20.9 13.6 91.9
2001 314 24.5 12.8 95.5
2002 314 19.6 16.0 90.1
2003 314 19.6 16.0 90.1
2004 333 26.4 12.6 94.3
2005 326 27.7 11.8 99.1
2006 345 28.1 12.3 89
2007 337 n/a n/a 86.4
2008 290 24.7 11.7 81.2
2009 311 26.0 12.0 80.6
2010 310 25.0 12.4 89.3
2011 310 26.0 11.8 90
2012 329 27.0 12.1 88.8
2013 288 26.0 11.0 87.5
2014 296 27.0 10.9 86.5
2015 283 26.0 10.8 78.8
2016 276 26.0 10.6 72.1
2017 288 23.5 12.2 74.3
2018 275 26.7 10.2 76
2019 299 27.0 11.0 67.2
2020 284 29.0 9.7 66.5
2021 276 25.0 11.0 66.3
2022 271 22.5 12.0 61.6
2023 254 24.0 10.5 64.6

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 Theodore Potter School 74

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 24.6 16.0 65.8
1989 388 24.7 15.7 64.9
1990 353 24.7 14.2 77.3
1991 354 21.5 16.4 71.8
1992 374 23.2 16.1 81
1993 385 22.9 16.8 82.1
1994 420 27.2 15.4 83.6
1995 423 26.0 16.3 87.9
1996 423 26.0 16.3 87.9
1997 423 25.8 16.4 85.6
1998 327 19.0 17.2 75.2
1999 356 23.8 15.0 91.6
2000 285 20.9 13.6 91.9
2001 314 24.5 12.8 95.5
2002 314 19.6 16.0 90.1
2003 314 19.6 16.0 90.1
2004 333 26.4 12.6 94.3
2005 326 27.7 11.8 99.1
2006 345 28.1 12.3 89
2007 337 n/a n/a 86.4
2008 290 24.7 11.7 81.2
2009 311 26.0 12.0 80.6
2010 310 25.0 12.4 89.3
2011 310 26.0 11.8 90
2012 329 27.0 12.1 88.8
2013 288 26.0 11.0 87.5
2014 296 27.0 10.9 86.5
2015 283 26.0 10.8 78.8
2016 276 26.0 10.6 72.1
2017 288 23.5 12.2 74.3
2018 275 26.7 10.2 76
2019 299 27.0 11.0 67.2
2020 284 29.0 9.7 66.5
2021 276 25.0 11.0 66.3
2022 271 22.5 12.0 61.6
2023 254 24.0 10.5 64.6

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 Theodore Potter School 74

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,397 (10.7%) $11,601 (89.3%) $12,998
2020 $1,536 (9.9%) $13,910 (90.1%) $15,445
2021 $1,563 (9.0%) $15,764 (91.0%) $17,327
2022 $1,977 (11.3%) $15,569 (88.7%) $17,546

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Theodore Potter School 74

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 862nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 855th of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Theodore Potter School 74)18.422.2
 3.8%
   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 (Theodore Potter School 74)36.822.2
 14.6%
   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 (Theodore Potter School 74)26.520
 6.5%
   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 (Theodore Potter School 74)35.314.3
 21%
   4th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)2525
 0%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Theodore Potter School 74)32.48.6
 23.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.116.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Theodore Potter School 74)42.331.4
 10.9%
   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 (Theodore Potter School 74)7.711.4
 3.7%
   5th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)20.120.1
 0%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Theodore Potter School 74)19.222.9
 3.7%
   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 (Theodore Potter School 74)33.320
 13.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2223
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Theodore Potter School 74)15.20
 15.2%
   6th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.818.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Theodore Potter School 74)39.413.3
 26.1%
   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 Students299254
 15.1%
African American3623
 36.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic226178
 21.2%
Pacific Islander00
White2338
 65.2%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.2%64.6%
 2.7%


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Theodore Potter School 74 ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Theodore Potter School 74.

Students at Theodore Potter School 74 are 70% Hispanic, 15% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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