North Wayne Elementary School

Summary:

North Wayne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the MSD Wayne Township district in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a student population of 769. Despite receiving higher per-student funding than the district average, the school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, poor academic performance, and a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population.

North Wayne Elementary has a chronic absenteeism rate of 24.9%, significantly higher than the district average of 21.24% and the state average of around 15%. This high rate of chronic absenteeism appears to be closely linked to the school's poor academic performance, with only 14.68% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.53% proficient or better in Math, compared to district averages of 21.24% and 18.84%, respectively, and state averages of 38.6% and 52.4%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Robey Elementary, which had significantly higher proficiency rates, North Wayne Elementary's academic outcomes remain concerning.

The challenges faced by North Wayne Elementary are further compounded by its high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 75.81%, compared to the district average of 55-60%. This demographic profile, combined with the school's low academic performance, suggests that targeted, comprehensive support is needed to address the complex needs of the student population and improve outcomes. While increased funding may not be the sole solution, a holistic approach addressing attendance, instructional practices, and student/family support services could be crucial in helping North Wayne Elementary overcome its current challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

6950 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214

(317) 988-6100

District: MSD Wayne Township

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,947

Students who attend North Wayne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
High:	Ben Davis High School
	Ben Davis University High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 769

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.9%

Hispanic:

26.0%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Wayne Elementary School ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 9^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.71. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: African American (64.9%), Hispanic (26%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Wayne Elementary School is 15.3. 7 elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Wayne Elementary School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Wayne Elementary School is $11,947. 8 elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Wayne Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

MSD Wayne Township:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Wayne Township 287^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Wayne Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	68.66	89^th	326	72.7%
2005	39.10	677^th	959	29.4%
2006	41.78	653^rd	961	32.0%
2007	37.40	722^nd	985	26.7%
2008	24.01	840^th	996	15.7%
2009	22.79	838^th	1003	16.5%
2010	26.58	828^th	1009	17.9%
2011	16.89	920^th	1025	10.2%
2012	9.69	956^th	1015	5.8%
2013	9.02	987^th	1035	4.6%
2014	20.24	919^th	1036	11.3%
2015	14.56	943^rd	1040	9.3%
2016	6.04	992^nd	1046	5.2%
2017	9.72	951^st	1033	7.9%
2018	7.72	956^th	1027	6.9%
2019	7.13	969^th	1031	6.0%
2021	7.32	953^rd	1016	6.2%
2022	8.50	943^rd	1020	7.5%
2023	7.45	964^th	1016	5.1%
2024	10.71	922^nd	1010	8.7%

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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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Enrollment information for North Wayne Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	459	169	14	10	0	n/a	n/a	37	689
1996	459	169	14	10	0	n/a	n/a	37	689
1997	451	215	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	14	702
1998	532	277	15	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	838
1999	494	272	13	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	786
2000	500	302	22	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	832
2001	456	327	24	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	824
2002	400	412	22	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	867
2003	400	412	22	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	867
2004	346	406	19	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	811
2005	259	408	11	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	714
2006	198	424	16	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
2007	160	418	14	77	0	n/a	n/a	69	738
2008	157	495	10	103	0	n/a	n/a	57	822
2009	142	484	8	128	2	n/a	n/a	71	835
2010	122	495	5	160	4	n/a	n/a	77	863
2011	112	505	5	191	3	0	58	0	874
2012	92	471	5	192	5	0	62	0	827
2013	80	501	5	201	2	1	50	0	840
2014	66	478	4	217	1	3	48	0	817
2015	53	480	2	260	2	0	49	0	846
2016	61	538	8	274	3	1	51	0	936
2017	49	467	4	276	1	4	40	0	841
2018	42	501	3	221	2	4	48	0	821
2019	39	468	2	211	2	0	38	0	760
2020	41	517	3	215	2	2	38	0	818
2021	30	473	4	198	1	2	42	0	750
2022	22	517	5	180	1	2	45	0	772
2023	25	499	4	200	0	2	39	0	769

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Wayne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	689	35.5	19.4	26.8
1996	689	35.5	19.4	26.8
1997	702	35.5	19.8	24.4
1998	838	41.5	20.2	21
1999	786	41.0	19.2	19.2
2000	832	43.0	19.3	25.7
2001	824	42.0	19.6	31.3
2002	867	43.5	19.9	37.7
2003	867	43.5	19.9	37.7
2004	811	43.0	18.9	44.8
2005	714	37.0	19.3	51.4
2006	706	37.5	18.8	52.7
2007	738	n/a	n/a	68.3
2008	822	44.0	18.7	72.4
2009	835	44.0	19.0	64.9
2010	863	44.8	19.2	78
2011	874	42.4	20.5	76.1
2012	827	46.0	17.9	77.8
2013	840	58.0	14.4	79.9
2014	817	53.0	15.4	82.7
2015	846	49.0	17.2	82.3
2016	936	50.0	18.7	75.3
2017	841	51.3	16.3	68.7
2018	821	56.3	14.5	75
2019	760	52.6	14.4	70
2020	818	44.0	18.5	69.8
2021	750	86.7	8.6	67.5
2022	772	52.0	14.8	59.1
2023	769	50.0	15.3	75.8

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 North Wayne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	689	35.5	19.4	26.8
1996	689	35.5	19.4	26.8
1997	702	35.5	19.8	24.4
1998	838	41.5	20.2	21
1999	786	41.0	19.2	19.2
2000	832	43.0	19.3	25.7
2001	824	42.0	19.6	31.3
2002	867	43.5	19.9	37.7
2003	867	43.5	19.9	37.7
2004	811	43.0	18.9	44.8
2005	714	37.0	19.3	51.4
2006	706	37.5	18.8	52.7
2007	738	n/a	n/a	68.3
2008	822	44.0	18.7	72.4
2009	835	44.0	19.0	64.9
2010	863	44.8	19.2	78
2011	874	42.4	20.5	76.1
2012	827	46.0	17.9	77.8
2013	840	58.0	14.4	79.9
2014	817	53.0	15.4	82.7
2015	846	49.0	17.2	82.3
2016	936	50.0	18.7	75.3
2017	841	51.3	16.3	68.7
2018	821	56.3	14.5	75
2019	760	52.6	14.4	70
2020	818	44.0	18.5	69.8
2021	750	86.7	8.6	67.5
2022	772	52.0	14.8	59.1
2023	769	50.0	15.3	75.8

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 North Wayne Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$655 (6.6%)	$9,310 (93.4%)	$9,966
2020	$776 (8.4%)	$8,474 (91.6%)	$9,250
2021	$1,301 (11.6%)	$9,879 (88.4%)	$11,181
2022	$1,552 (13.0%)	$10,395 (87.0%)	$11,947

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Wayne Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 969^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 964^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Wayne Elementary School)	18.8	13.6	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)	33.5	20.7	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (North Wayne Elementary School)	19.8	18.2	1.6%
3rd Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)	42.1	27.5	14.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Wayne Elementary School)	19.2	11.3	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)	30.2	21.6	8.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (North Wayne Elementary School)	9	15.5	6.5%
4th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)	33.9	27.1	6.8%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (North Wayne Elementary School)	11.5	1	10.5%
4th Grade Science (MSD Wayne Township)	27.9	15.6	12.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Wayne Elementary School)	17.6	8.6	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)	34.3	18.8	15.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (North Wayne Elementary School)	6.6	1.9	4.7%
5th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)	32.7	14.6	18.1%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (North Wayne Elementary School)	10	6.7	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (MSD Wayne Township)	26.5	21.3	5.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Wayne Elementary School)	22.3	13.3	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)	31.8	20.4	11.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (North Wayne Elementary School)	26.2	7.1	19.1%
6th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)	34.5	11.7	22.8%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (North Wayne Elementary School)	13.6	7.1	6.5%
6th Grade Science (MSD Wayne Township)	23.4	16.8	6.6%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	760	769	1.2%
African American	468	499	6.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	211	200	5.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	39	25	35.9%
Two or More Races	38	39	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70%	75.8%	5.8%

Schools Near North Wayne 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 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th 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
North Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6950 W 34th St	Indianapolis	46214	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 988-6100	769	50	15.3	75.8%	25 (3.3%)	499 (64.9%)	200 (26.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.1%)	10.7	922^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	8.7%		7.4	964^th of 1016 public elementary schools	5.1%	42	7.4	19.2	22.3	8.4			14.7	18.5	22.3	6.8	3.2			13.5	13.6	$11,947	$1,552	$10,395
Lew Wallace School 107	Public	PK, KG-6	3307 Ashway Dr	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4107	462	33	14.2	74.7%	12 (2.6%)	203 (43.9%)	216 (46.8%)	20 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	9.8	932^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	7.7%		10.7	907^th of 1016 public elementary schools	10.7%	25	13.6	8.3	11.6	21.9			13.7	25.8	11.1	5.8	7.8			12.6	10.1	$14,693	$2,203	$12,490
Meredith Nicholson School 96	Public	PK, KG-6	3651 N Kiel Ave	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4296	358	29	12.5	79.3%	9 (2.5%)	43 (12.0%)	301 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	10.7	923^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	8.6%		13	884^th of 1016 public elementary schools	13.0%	39	7.3	23.8	11.8	11.9			12.8	13.2	28.6	17.7	7.1			16.1	8.8	$15,737	$1,773	$13,965
Jonathan Jennings School 109	Public	PK, KG-6	6150 Gateway Dr	Indianapolis	46254	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4109	289	22	12.9	76.8%	13 (4.5%)	77 (26.6%)	190 (65.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	13.5	892^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	11.7%		13.1	883^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	13.1%	9	14.3	19.2	10.5	27.3			18.3	22.9	19.2	10.5	11.4			15.9	10.5	$16,186	$2,036	$14,151
Enlace Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3725 Kiel Avenue	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Enlace Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 383-0607	658	43	15.3	83.7%	22 (3.3%)	98 (14.9%)	533 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	6	989^th of 1010 public elementary schools	2.1%		5.7	990^th of 1016 public elementary schools	2.6%	1	9.5	4.1	4.1	7.0	8.5	16.0	8.2	21.6	12.3	5.5	5.6	2.8	6.7	9.1	4.1	$10,865	$3,941	$6,924
Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4	Public	K-6	5700 Meadowood Dr	Speedway	46224	Marion County	School Town of Speedway	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 291-4274	354	23	15.5	71.2%	97 (27.4%)	114 (32.2%)	101 (28.5%)	22 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.8%)	74	251^st of 1010 public elementary schools	75.1%		63.8	367^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.9%	116	54.8	44.4	57.1	27.3			46.9	71.4	60.0	59.5	48.5			60.5	42.9	$10,357	$1,366	$8,991
Eagle Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	6905 W 46th St	Indianapolis	46254	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 291-1311	479	35	13.6	65.3%	63 (13.2%)	289 (60.3%)	79 (16.5%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.8%)	33.4	691^st of 1010 public elementary schools	31.6%		36.2	670^th of 1016 public elementary schools	34.1%	21	39.8	29.6	25.4				31.9	46.6	29.6	21.1				33.1	22.5	$11,423	$1,381	$10,043
Robey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8700 W 30th	Indianapolis	46234	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 988-6000	747	48	15.5	54.8%	258 (34.5%)	279 (37.3%)	130 (17.4%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (9.5%)	58.3	433^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	57.1%		61.8	395^th of 1016 public elementary schools	61.1%	38	36.4	36.7	44.6	39.8			39.2	58.2	46.3	45.5	33.3			45.9	46.4	$12,254	$1,331	$10,923
Carl Wilde School 79	Public	PK, KG-6	5002 W 34th St	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4279	598	44	13.7	76.3%	26 (4.3%)	127 (21.2%)	418 (69.9%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	7.7	956^th of 1010 public elementary schools	5.3%		6.6	973^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	4.2%	17	9.1	10.3	13.4	8.8			10.5	26.7	12.6	9.8	2.9			13.1	4.9	$13,789	$1,922	$11,866
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2	Public	K-6	1849 N Whitcomb	Speedway	46224	Marion County	School Town of Speedway	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 241-0572	242	17	14.4	65.3%	97 (40.1%)	93 (38.4%)	34 (14.0%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.8%)	88.4	89^th of 1010 public elementary schools	91.2%		87.7	92^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	90.9%	3	67.9	63.9	50.0	67.7			62.9	67.9	75.0	65.4	58.8			66.9	46.2	$11,245	$854	$10,390

Frequently Asked Questions about North Wayne Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of North Wayne Elementary School?

Students at North Wayne Elementary School are 65% African American, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% White.

What district is North Wayne Elementary School in?

MSD Wayne Township

How many students attend North Wayne Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 769 students attended North Wayne Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of North Wayne Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Wayne Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
High : Ben Davis High School
High : Ben Davis University High School

Is North Wayne Elementary School a good school?

North Wayne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

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