Rosa Parks Elementary School

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Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks 322 nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rosa Parks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 670 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Perry Township Schools district.

Rosa Parks Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian students (38.21%) compared to the district and state averages. The school consistently outperforms the Perry Township Schools district and the state of Indiana in academic proficiency, with 46.99% of all students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 51.85% proficient or better in ILEARN/Math, compared to district averages of 38.95% and 37.48%, respectively. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students (57.91%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school maintains strong academic performance, suggesting it is effectively supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools in the Perry Township Schools district, such as Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, Gold Academy, and Blue Academy, Rosa Parks Elementary School consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. This suggests the school is implementing effective instructional practices and strategies that contribute to its students' success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7525 Wellingshire Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46217

(317) 789-2900

District: Perry Township Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,741

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 701

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.7%

Asian:

22.3%

African American:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Perry Township Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.42. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Rosa Parks Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Perry Township Schools District. Student population at Rosa Parks Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), Asian (22.3%), African American (16.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School is 15.9. 8 elementary schools in the Perry Township Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rosa Parks Elementary School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rosa Parks Elementary School is $10,741. 7 elementary schools in the Perry Township Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rosa Parks Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Perry Township Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Township Schools 204^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rosa Parks Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	60.65	399^th	959	58.4%
2006	64.49	346^th	961	64.0%
2007	79.20	142^nd	985	85.6%
2008	84.31	86^th	996	91.4%
2009	90.91	28^th	1003	97.2%
2010	87.70	48^th	1009	95.2%
2011	88.83	22^nd	1025	97.9%
2012	86.91	44^th	1015	95.7%
2013	78.16	164^th	1035	84.2%
2014	76.96	177^th	1036	82.9%
2015	80.57	137^th	1040	86.8%
2016	76.34	202^nd	1046	80.7%
2017	75.76	218^th	1033	78.9%
2018	77.53	194^th	1027	81.1%
2019	84.46	116^th	1031	88.7%
2021	78.50	186^th	1016	81.7%
2022	75.17	230^th	1020	77.5%
2023	74.08	245^th	1016	75.9%
2024	67.42	322^nd	1010	68.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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75%

25%

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Teachers and staff are the best in the state. The Edison program has proven itself to be excellent. Their core values are implemented by students and staff alike. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rosa Parks Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	547	53	9	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
2005	629	46	11	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
2006	630	35	14	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	710
2007	612	26	15	33	0	n/a	n/a	31	717
2008	630	26	21	29	2	n/a	n/a	26	734
2009	606	27	20	29	1	n/a	n/a	36	719
2010	584	19	17	30	1	n/a	n/a	34	685
2011	507	20	25	40	0	0	26	0	618
2012	503	15	28	42	0	0	30	0	618
2013	512	16	40	51	1	0	38	0	658
2014	481	12	64	50	2	0	45	0	654
2015	480	22	81	43	0	1	37	0	664
2016	483	27	112	51	0	0	48	0	721
2017	474	21	161	50	0	0	49	0	755
2018	381	17	158	49	0	0	41	0	646
2019	380	21	206	38	0	0	49	0	694
2020	365	34	224	46	0	0	44	0	713
2021	358	36	256	46	0	0	54	0	750
2022	321	38	258	45	0	0	49	0	711
2023	282	37	256	49	0	0	46	0	670
2024	278	117	156	86	3	1	60	0	701

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 Rosa Parks Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	641	39.0	16.4	32
2005	716	41.0	17.5	27.1
2006	710	41.0	17.3	29.2
2007	717	n/a	n/a	27.1
2008	734	41.0	17.9	23.6
2009	719	40.0	18.0	28.1
2010	685	39.4	17.3	30.9
2011	618	29.5	20.8	30.6
2012	618	36.0	17.1	31.6
2013	658	34.0	19.3	35
2014	654	36.0	18.1	29.5
2015	664	34.0	19.5	33.3
2016	721	39.0	18.4	30.9
2017	755	39.3	19.1	34
2018	646	33.0	19.5	43.8
2019	694	33.1	20.9	48.6
2020	713	34.0	20.9	51.3
2021	750	41.0	18.2	53.7
2022	711	48.8	14.5	53.9
2023	670	47.2	14.1	57.9
2024	701	44.0	15.9	59.3

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 Rosa Parks Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	641	39.0	16.4	32
2005	716	41.0	17.5	27.1
2006	710	41.0	17.3	29.2
2007	717	n/a	n/a	27.1
2008	734	41.0	17.9	23.6
2009	719	40.0	18.0	28.1
2010	685	39.4	17.3	30.9
2011	618	29.5	20.8	30.6
2012	618	36.0	17.1	31.6
2013	658	34.0	19.3	35
2014	654	36.0	18.1	29.5
2015	664	34.0	19.5	33.3
2016	721	39.0	18.4	30.9
2017	755	39.3	19.1	34
2018	646	33.0	19.5	43.8
2019	694	33.1	20.9	48.6
2020	713	34.0	20.9	51.3
2021	750	41.0	18.2	53.7
2022	711	48.8	14.5	53.9
2023	670	47.2	14.1	57.9
2024	701	44.0	15.9	59.3

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 Rosa Parks Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$236 (2.4%)	$9,466 (97.6%)	$9,702
2020	$310 (3.3%)	$8,968 (96.7%)	$9,278
2021	$1,042 (10.2%)	$9,160 (89.8%)	$10,203
2022	$1,151 (10.7%)	$9,590 (89.3%)	$10,741

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rosa Parks Elementary School

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 116^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 245^th of 1016 Elementary schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rosa Parks Elementary School)	61.5	41.9	19.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)	47.8	30.8	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Rosa Parks Elementary School)	74.8	55.8	19%
3rd Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)	58	45.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rosa Parks Elementary School)	66.7	54.6	12.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)	51.2	38.5	12.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Rosa Parks Elementary School)	73.2	63.6	9.6%
4th Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)	59.6	45.7	13.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Rosa Parks Elementary School)	55.3	46.2	9.1%
4th Grade Science (Perry Township Schools)	40.8	29.2	11.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rosa Parks Elementary School)	67.3	53.4	13.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)	54.5	38.5	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Rosa Parks Elementary School)	77.9	57.1	20.8%
5th Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)	55.5	41.9	13.7%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rosa Parks Elementary School)	61.5	45.1	16.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Perry Township Schools)	44	28.3	15.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	694	670	3.5%
African American	21	37	76.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	206	256	24.3%
Hispanic	38	49	28.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	380	282	25.8%
Two or More Races	49	46	6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	57.9%	9.4%

Schools Near Rosa Parks Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rosa Parks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7525 Wellingshire Blvd	Indianapolis	46217	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-2900	701	44	15.9	59.3%	278 (39.7%)	117 (16.7%)	86 (12.3%)	156 (22.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (8.6%)	67.4	322^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	68.1%		74.1	245^th of 1016 public elementary schools	75.9%	77	42.3	49.0	49.3		47.0	50.4	47.7	57.6		51.9	44.4	$10,741	$1,151	$9,590
Rosa Parks Kindergarten	Public	K-1	7525 Wellingshire Blvd.	Indianapolis	46217	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 789-3771	280	18	15.3	73.6%	89 (31.8%)	33 (11.8%)	29 (10.4%)	102 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.6%)								(n/a)
Glenns Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8239 Morgantown Rd	Indianapolis	46217	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-2800	528	37	14.3	67.2%	160 (30.3%)	37 (7.0%)	31 (5.9%)	278 (52.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	69.1	306^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.7%		44.3	593^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	41.6%	287	37.1	48.6	51.5		45.7	61.9	53.3	60.2		58.5	37.9	$9,838	$1,249	$8,589
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5199 W Fairview Rd	Greenwood	46142	Johnson County	Center Grove Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 887-8525	724	38	18.9	36.6%	583 (80.5%)	15 (2.1%)	32 (4.4%)	55 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.4%)	80.7	178^th of 1010 public elementary schools	82.4%		86.6	104^th of 1016 public elementary schools	89.8%	74	54.6	61.2	54.1		56.7	70.4	70.7	55.0		65.4	36.0	$9,072	$467	$8,605
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	454 E Stop 11 Rd	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-2500	580	37	15.6	59.0%	210 (36.2%)	24 (4.1%)	36 (6.2%)	272 (46.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.4%)	64.3	363^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	64.1%		64.4	362^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	64.4%	1	43.8	45.0	45.5		44.8	59.5	51.2	53.0		54.5	31.8	$9,454	$1,119	$8,335
Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten	Public	K-1	454 E. Stop 11 Rd	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 789-3771	275	19	14.2	74.2%	90 (32.7%)	38 (13.8%)	45 (16.4%)	90 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)								(n/a)
Gold Academy	Public	K-6	5650 Mann Rd	Indianapolis	46221	Marion County	MSD Decatur Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 856-0400	534	40	13.2	78.1%	277 (51.9%)	140 (26.2%)	70 (13.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.4%)	18.9	826^th of 1010 public elementary schools	18.2%		21.7	804^th of 1016 public elementary schools	20.9%	22	20.0	21.1	11.6	19.7	18.3	40.0	34.2	13.0	18.4	26.9	7.3	$10,158	$1,368	$8,790
Blue Academy	Public	K-6	5650 Mann Rd	Indianapolis	46221	Marion County	MSD Decatur Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 856-4100	683	42	16.1	79.6%	278 (40.7%)	280 (41.0%)	78 (11.4%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.7%)	32	708^th of 1010 public elementary schools	29.9%		30.9	724^th of 1016 public elementary schools	28.7%	16	28.7	28.7	21.7	39.0	29.9	41.6	28.7	25.3	25.3	30.4	21.7	$9,922	$1,648	$8,275
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5241 Brehob Rd	Indianapolis	46217	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 789-3800	630	42	15.0	79.7%	174 (27.6%)	77 (12.2%)	194 (30.8%)	145 (23.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.2%)	26.6	755^th of 1010 public elementary schools	25.2%		32.2	706^th of 1016 public elementary schools	30.5%	49	21.9	26.3	26.5		24.9	35.1	33.3	34.2		34.2	14.5	$10,960	$1,651	$9,309
North Grove Elementary School	Public	K-5	3280 W Fairview Rd	Greenwood	46142	Johnson County	Center Grove Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 881-5653	704	38	18.3	42.9%	440 (62.5%)	29 (4.1%)	71 (10.1%)	122 (17.3%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	34 (4.8%)	81.3	170^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.2%		79.1	193^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	81.0%	23	60.2	52.8	54.3		55.6	60.9	61.1	54.3		58.9	59.1	$8,943	$473	$8,470

Frequently Asked Questions about Rosa Parks Elementary School

Is Rosa Parks Elementary School a good school?

Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks 322^nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rosa Parks Elementary School?

Students at Rosa Parks Elementary School are 40% White, 22% Asian, 17% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 701 students attended Rosa Parks Elementary School.

What district is Rosa Parks Elementary School in?

Perry Township Schools

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