Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Washington Irving School 14 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 was 13% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)13%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
54%
13%
White
26%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Washington Irving School 14?
451 students attend Washington Irving School 14.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Washington Irving School 14 students are Black, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Irving School 14?
Washington Irving School 14 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Irving School 14 offer ?
Washington Irving School 14 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Washington Irving School 14 part of?
Washington Irving School 14 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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