Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington Irving Neighborhood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Irving Neighborhood School's student population of 336 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Irving Neighborhood School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)13%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
64%
13%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Washington Irving Neighborhood School often compared to?
Washington Irving Neighborhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna Brochhausen School 88, James Russell Lowell School 51 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Washington Irving Neighborhood School?
336 students attend Washington Irving Neighborhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Washington Irving Neighborhood School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Irving Neighborhood School?
Washington Irving Neighborhood School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Irving Neighborhood School offer ?
Washington Irving Neighborhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Washington Irving Neighborhood School part of?
Washington Irving Neighborhood School is part of Indianapolis School District.
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