Edison School of the Arts 47

777 White River Pkwy W Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46221

617 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Edison School of the Arts 47 is a unique K-8 public magnet school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a deep focus on the performing and fine arts. Operating as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district, the school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, encouraging students to develop creativity, discipline, and critical thinking skills through daily instruction in dance, drama, music, and visual arts. This arts-integrated model is designed to boost student engagement and academic achievement by providing diverse avenues for self-expression.

Beyond its artistic offerings, Edison School of the Arts is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to college and career readiness. The school fosters a supportive environment where students are expected to maintain high academic standards while participating in numerous performances, showcases, and community outreach projects. By blending traditional core subjects with professional-level arts training, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, confident learners who are prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

617

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison School of the Arts 47
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	248
Black	224
Asian	1
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

Hispanic
248 (40.2%)
Black
224 (36.3%)
White
88 (14.3%)
Two or More
55 (8.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)226-4992
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 61

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 68