Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School in Indianapolis, IN

At a glance

Reported students

328

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana elementary enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

360.5

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School: 328 reported students.

State peer staffing position

2nd percentile

9.9:1 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: 294
Teachers (FTE): 30
Student–teacher ratio: 9.8:1

What the reported data says about Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Indianapolis. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Indianapolis Public Schools. NCES reports 328 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below 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 White (34.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 33.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7.8%
Students with disabilities: 33.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 64.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White34.8%
Hispanic31.4%
Black22.3%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.5%

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.

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Public schools near Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

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
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - an Exploratory School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools	PK–08	259	0.5 mi
SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence Elementary · Charter · SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence	KG–08	588	0.8 mi
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle Elementary · Charter · Adelante Schools	KG–08	451	0.8 mi
Christel House Academy South Elementary · Charter · Christel House Academy South	KG–08	513	0.9 mi
Invent Learning Hub Elementary · Charter · Invent Learning Hub	KG–08	221	1 mi
James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools	PK–08	173	1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

What grades does Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School serve?

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Indianapolis Public Schools.

How many students attend Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School?

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School reported 328 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 294 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School?

The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 328 students and 33 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 Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indianapolis Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

64.6% 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 Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School in?

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School 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 Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fredrick Douglas School 19 - an Exploratory School (0.5 mi), SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence (0.8 mi), Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.