Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jonathan Jennings School 109 is a public elementary school located on the northwest side of Indianapolis, serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district, the school is situated in a diverse residential area near Gateway Drive. The institution is focused on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations, including literacy and mathematics, while providing students with access to essential resources and community-based support services.

The school is characterized by its commitment to neighborhood-based education and community engagement. By maintaining a smaller school setting compared to larger regional counterparts, Jonathan Jennings 109 aims to build strong relationships between teachers, families, and students. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of promoting inclusive education and preparing students for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage social and emotional development.

275

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	177
Black	74
Asian	1
Two or More	14

Hispanic
177 (64.4%)
Black
74 (26.9%)
Two or More
14 (5.1%)
White
9 (3.3%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)226-4109
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 48

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 44