At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
12.2:1 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
- 275
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory 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 391 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (82.6%) and Black (12.3%). English learners represent 62.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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
- 62.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.3%
- 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
- White2.8%
- Hispanic82.6%
- Black12.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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.
William McKinley School 39 - an Exploratory School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
386 reported students
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - an Exploratory School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
398 reported students
William Bell School 60 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
381 reported students
William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
367 reported students
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
366 reported students
Daniel Webster School 46 - an Exploratory School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
416 reported students
Public schools near Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enlace Academy Elementary · Charter · Enlace Academy | KG–08 | 686 | 0.1 mi |
| Lew Wallace School 107 - an Exploratory School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 440 | 0.5 mi |
| Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 275 | 0.7 mi |
| Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - an Inquiry School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 472 | 0.9 mi |
| Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 Elementary · School Town of Speedway | KG–06 | 311 | 1 mi |
| North Wayne Elementary School Elementary · MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 837 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
What grades does Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School serve?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 275 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 391 students and 32 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.3% 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School in?
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory 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 Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Enlace Academy (0.1 mi), Lew Wallace School 107 - an Exploratory School (0.5 mi), Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.