Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Louis B Russell Jr School 48 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Louis B Russell Jr School 48's student population of 300 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
80%
13%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louis B Russell Jr School 48's ranking?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is ranked #1673 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
300 students attend Louis B Russell Jr School 48.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Louis B Russell Jr School 48 students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Louis B Russell Jr School 48 offer ?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Louis B Russell Jr School 48 part of?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is part of Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District.
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