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James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
3426 Roosevelt Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218 · (317) 226-4251 · Part of Indianapolis Public Schools
Students
363
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 35 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 31% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 42.6%
Location
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3426 Roosevelt Ave, Indianapolis
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten50
Grade 170
Grade 253
Grade 359
Grade 452
Grade 559
Enrollment over time
277’20
259’21
294’22
528’23
363’24
Up 31% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 54%Hispanic 33%White 7%Two or more races 6%
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.