Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School's student population of 328 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
The Kindest School in Town
School Rankings
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1604 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
22%
14%
White
35%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Indianapolis School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School's ranking?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School is ranked #1604 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School often compared to?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School?
328 students attend Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School offer ?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School part of?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School located?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School is located in the Near Southeast neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Near Southeast.
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