Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School's student population of 386 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
16%
14%
White
38%
62%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School's ranking?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School is ranked #1219 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School often compared to?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School, Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School?
386 students attend William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School offer ?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School part of?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School located?
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School is located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Fountain Square.
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