Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eleanor Skillen School 34, located in the Garfield Park area of Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving students in Pre-K through 6th grade as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding neighborhood, often serving as a focal point for the local community. It emphasizes a foundational education that focuses on core academic subjects while striving to create a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its standard curriculum, School 34 is known for its commitment to student growth and social-emotional development. The school works to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere through various initiatives, partnerships, and extracurricular activities that aim to engage families and foster a sense of belonging. As part of a large urban district, Eleanor Skillen School 34 focuses on bridging educational gaps and preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

328

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	103
Black	73
Asian	9
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
114 (34.8%)
Hispanic
103 (31.4%)
Black
73 (22.3%)
Two or More
28 (8.5%)
Asian
9 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indianapolis Public Schools
Phone:	(317)226-4234
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 37