Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58

321 N Linwood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58's student population of 259 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
259 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1732 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
25%
14%
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Black
53%
13%
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White
16%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58's ranking?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is ranked #1732 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58?
259 students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 offer ?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 part of?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 located?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is located in the Bosart Brown neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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