IndianaSchoolsFrancis W Parker School 56

Francis W Parker School 56

Public
Indianapolis, Indiana · Indianapolis Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students274
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
Francis W Parker School 56

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 448
274
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
76%+24.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Other
Level

Overview

Francis W Parker School 56 is a public other in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school enrolls 274 students. It is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
DistrictIndianapolis Public Schools
County18097
CityIndianapolis
ZIP46205
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180477000831

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment274

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)