William McKinley School 39 - an Exploratory School

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William McKinley School 39, located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, serves as a neighborhood school within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is known for its historic presence in the community, with a facility that balances traditional architecture with modern educational requirements. It primarily serves students in grades Pre-K through 6, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a sense of community engagement among its diverse student population.

Academically, the school emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often supported by initiatives aimed at improving student growth and closing achievement gaps. Beyond the classroom, School 39 strives to be a community hub, frequently participating in local outreach and neighborhood partnerships that reflect the unique, arts-focused, and eclectic spirit of the Fountain Square area. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to supporting the social-emotional needs of its students, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

386

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William McKinley School 39 - an Exploratory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	134
Black	63
Asian	3
Two or More	39

White
147 (38.1%)
Hispanic
134 (34.7%)
Black
63 (16.3%)
Two or More
39 (10.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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)226-4239
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 49

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 57