Rosa Parks Elementary School

7525 Wellingshire Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46217

658 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Rosa Parks Elementary School, located in the Perry Township area of Indianapolis, serves a diverse student population as part of the Metropolitan School District of Perry Township. The school is named in honor of the iconic civil rights leader and is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As a staple of the 46217 community, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for its dedication to meeting the varied needs of its students, offering a range of instructional programs designed to support diverse learners, including those in the English Language Learner (ELL) community, which is a significant component of the district’s demographic. Rosa Parks Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere. By promoting core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance, the school aims to cultivate not just successful students, but compassionate and engaged citizens.

658

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rosa Parks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	90
Black	112
Asian	139
Two or More	61

White
256 (38.9%)
Asian
139 (21.1%)
Black
112 (17.0%)
Hispanic
90 (13.7%)
Two or More
61 (9.3%)

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:	Perry Township Schools
Phone:	(317)789-2900
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 152