D−
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
150 W 40th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 · (317) 226-4243 · Part of Indianapolis Public Schools
Students
240
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about James Whitcomb Riley School 43
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 34 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 35 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 36.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts8%
State average 42.6%
Location
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150 W 40th St, Indianapolis
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K41
Kindergarten39
Grade 131
Grade 230
Grade 325
Grade 440
Grade 534
Enrollment over time
380’20
341’21
275’22
312’23
240’24
Down 36.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 74%Two or more races 11%Hispanic 9%White 5%Asian 2%
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.