George W. Julian School 57 Center for Inquiry

5435 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46219

165 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George W. Julian School 57, located on East Washington Street in Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving students within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is named in honor of George Washington Julian, a 19th-century politician and abolitionist known for his strong stance against slavery and his advocacy for women's suffrage. As a community-focused institution, the school is deeply integrated into the historic Irvington area, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience for neighborhood children in a diverse urban setting.

Academically, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to cultivate a supportive learning environment that focuses on both the intellectual and social development of its students. Like many schools in the IPS system, it operates with a focus on student growth and community engagement, offering various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. The school serves as a central hub for families in the 46219 zip code, prioritizing student safety and the fostering of academic curiosity throughout the primary school years.

165

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George W. Julian School 57 Center for Inquiry
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	33
Black	41
Two or More	10

White
81 (49.1%)
Black
41 (24.8%)
Hispanic
33 (20.0%)
Two or More
10 (6.1%)

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)226-4257
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 24