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MSD Lawrence Township School District (2026) - Indianapolis, IN

MSD Lawrence Township School District

6501 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

MSD Lawrence Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 16,747 students in MSD Lawrence Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Lawrence Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
16,747 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
928 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

MSD Lawrence Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#309 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
39%
26%
41%
17%
34%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
15%
% Black
45%
14%
% White
15%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,145 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,556 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$220 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,145
$13,125
Spending / Student
$11,556
$12,758

Best MSD Lawrence Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Amy Beverland Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11650 Fox Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4000
Gr: 1-6 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8502 E 82nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-4600
Gr: 1-6 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Oaklandon Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6702 Oaklandon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4800
Gr: 1-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 E 71st St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-4200
Gr: 1-6 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Lawrence North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 N Hague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,799 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6345 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4500
Gr: K-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9701 E 63rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Lawrence Central High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10833 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4400
Gr: 1-6 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Winding Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11825 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6800
Gr: 1-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Belzer Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7555 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-6200
Gr: 7-8 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Skiles Test Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Johnson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 964-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Harrison Hill Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7510 E 53rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4300
Gr: 1-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Brook Park Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5259 N David St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4100
Gr: 1-6 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
6501 Sunnysdie Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 423-8200
Gr: PK-K | 1,313 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Mckenzie Career Center
Vocational School
7250 E 75th St
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-8000
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District manages 17 public schools serving 16,747 students.
What is the rank of MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District is ranked #312 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Lawrence Township School District?
45% of MSD Lawrence Township School District students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Lawrence Township School District?
MSD Lawrence Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Lawrence Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,556 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,747 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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