Lew Wallace School 107 - an Exploratory School

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lew Wallace School 107, located in the Speedway/West Indianapolis area, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school places a significant focus on preparing students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating various enrichment opportunities. With a mission rooted in equity and inclusion, Lew Wallace School 107 works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally throughout their formative years.

440

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lew Wallace School 107 - an Exploratory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	214
Black	185
Asian	25
Two or More	12

Hispanic
214 (48.6%)
Black
185 (42.0%)
Asian
25 (5.7%)
Two or More
12 (2.7%)
White
4 (0.9%)

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)226-4107
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 74

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 57