At a glance
Reported students
617
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
Edison School of the Arts 47: 617 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 518
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Edison School of the Arts 47
Edison School of the Arts 47 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Indianapolis. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Indianapolis Public Schools. NCES reports 617 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.2%) and Black (36.3%). English learners represent 13.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Edison School of the Arts 47
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.3%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black36.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Indianapolis Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 15
Elementary · Grades PK–06
525 reported students
Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
506 reported students
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - an Inquiry School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
472 reported students
Clarence Farrington School 61 - an Exploratory School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
451 reported students
Lew Wallace School 107 - an Exploratory School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
440 reported students
Daniel Webster School 46 - an Exploratory School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
416 reported students
Public schools near Edison School of the Arts 47
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Middle School - a STEM School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 367 | 0.8 mi |
| Daniel Webster School 46 - an Exploratory School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 416 | 1.1 mi |
| James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 173 | 1.5 mi |
| Benjamin Harrison School 2 Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–08 | 303 | 1.9 mi |
| SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence Elementary · Charter · SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence | KG–08 | 588 | 2 mi |
| Christel House Academy West Elementary · Charter · Christel House Academy West | KG–08 | 485 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edison School of the Arts 47
What grades does Edison School of the Arts 47 serve?
Edison School of the Arts 47 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Indianapolis Public Schools.
How many students attend Edison School of the Arts 47?
Edison School of the Arts 47 reported 617 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 518 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edison School of the Arts 47?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 617 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Edison School of the Arts 47 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edison School of the Arts 47 is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Edison School of the Arts 47 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Edison School of the Arts 47 in?
Edison School of the Arts 47 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edison School of the Arts 47?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William Penn Middle School - a STEM School (0.8 mi), Daniel Webster School 46 - an Exploratory School (1.1 mi), James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.