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Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center for Inquiry
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
440 E 57th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220 · (317) 226-4284 · Part of Indianapolis Public Schools
Students
360
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
12%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center for Inquiry
- School Grade A: near the top of Indiana’s public schools
- Math proficiency 28 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 20% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency64%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts69%
State average 42.6%
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440 E 57th St, Indianapolis
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten72
Grade 169
Grade 259
Grade 357
Grade 451
Grade 552
Enrollment over time
450’20
446’21
469’22
441’23
360’24
Down 20% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 73%Two or more races 10%Black 9%Hispanic 6%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.