Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School

Elementary No virtual instruction Indianapolis, IN Grades 01–05 City: Large Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN SchoolScore™ B (75)
  • 228 Students
  • 21.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 10.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • 01–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (317)226-4259 Phone

Located in Indianapolis, INDIANA (ZIP 46220), Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School is a Elementary school serving grades 01–05 in the Indianapolis Public Schools district.

Key statistics: 228 students enrolled; a 10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
228.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 49% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.86:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 28% better
Free Lunch %
47.8%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 7% better
School Details
School Name
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School
NCESSCH ID
180477002439
State School ID
IN-5385-5577
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
City
Indianapolis
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46220
County
Marion County
Metro Area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
1807
State Leg. Upper
18030
State Leg. Lower
18086
Latitude
39.86289
Longitude
-86.1216
Grades Offered
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
228
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.0
Teachers FTE
📐
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 109 47.8%
Not Applicable 88 38.6%
District Info
District Name
Indianapolis Public Schools
LEAID
1804770
State LEA ID
IN-5385
Phone
(317)226-4000
Website
http://www.myips.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Indianapolis
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$704,397K
Federal Revenue
$144,557K
State Revenue
$332,328K
Local Revenue
$227,512K
Total Expenditure
$680,610K
Instruction Exp.
$254,965K
Support Services
$235,903K
Other Current Exp.
$20,085K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School?
228 students are enrolled at Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School have?
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School has 21.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School serve?
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School serves grades 01 through 05.
Is Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School a charter school?
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School located in?
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School is located in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School belong to?
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district.
How much does Indianapolis Public Schools spend per student?
The Indianapolis Public Schools district spends approximately $2,985,131,579 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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