Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meredith Nicholson School 96 is a public elementary school located in the Riverside neighborhood of Indianapolis, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on fostering a supportive community for its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to student growth and academic development, often utilizing various district-led initiatives to improve literacy and math outcomes while encouraging social-emotional learning.

Beyond its core academic offerings, School 96 serves as an important hub for the local community, emphasizing partnerships with families and neighborhood organizations to enhance the student experience. The school aims to create an inclusive environment where students from varying backgrounds can succeed, offering resources to help bridge educational gaps. By prioritizing both individualized instruction and a collaborative school culture, Meredith Nicholson School 96 strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

391

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	323
Black	48
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
323 (82.6%)
Black
48 (12.3%)
White
11 (2.8%)
Two or More
7 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
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)226-4296
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 40

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 42