Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 in Indianapolis, IN

At a glance

Reported students

689

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana elementary enrollment

91st percentile

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

District median enrollment

689

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103: 689 reported students.

State peer staffing position

36th percentile

14.1:1 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: 471
Teachers (FTE): 36
Student–teacher ratio: 13.1:1

What the reported data says about Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Indianapolis. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103. NCES reports 689 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to 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 Black (55.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.5%). English learners represent 37.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 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: 37.8%
Students with disabilities: 7.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 74%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
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%
Hispanic41.5%
Black55.3%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.2%

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.

Public schools near Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

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
Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc Elementary · Charter · Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc	KG–08	247	under 0.1 mi
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - an Exploratory School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools	PK–06	398	0.8 mi
Tindley Summit Academy Elementary · Charter · Tindley Summit Academy	KG–06	312	0.8 mi
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Circle City Prep Charter School	KG–06	321	1.4 mi
Andrew J Brown Academy Elementary · Charter · Andrew J Brown Academy	KG–08	435	1.5 mi
PLA at George H Fisher School 93 Elementary · Charter · PLA at George H Fisher School 93	KG–06	417	2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

What grades does Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 serve?

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103.

How many students attend Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 reported 689 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 471 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?

The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 689 students and 49 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 Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 a public, charter, or magnet school?

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

74% 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 Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 in?

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is part of Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc (under 0.1 mi), Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - an Exploratory School (0.8 mi), Tindley Summit Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.