Louis B Russell Jr School 48

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Indianapolis, IN Grades PK–06 City: Large Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN SchoolScore™ B (75)
  • 274 Students
  • 23.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (317)226-4248 Phone
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Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (75)
274
Students
23.0
Teachers
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
(317)226-4248
Phone

Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is a public charter Elementary school located in Indianapolis, INDIANA, operated by the Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 274 students enrolled; a 11.9:1 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
274.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 38% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.91:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 21% better
Free Lunch %
79.2%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 54% worse
School Details
School Name
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
NCESSCH ID
180022500867
State School ID
IN-9954-5548
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
INDIANA CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3445 N Central
City
Indianapolis
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46205
County
Marion County
Metro Area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
1807
State Leg. Upper
18033
State Leg. Lower
18096
Latitude
39.81919
Longitude
-86.14916
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
274
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 217 79.2%
Not Applicable 182 66.4%
District Info
District Name
Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48
LEAID
1800225
State LEA ID
IN-9954
Phone
(317)226-4248
Website
–
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Indianapolis
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,744K
Federal Revenue
$1,443K
State Revenue
$3,586K
Local Revenue
$715K
Total Expenditure
$5,331K
Instruction Exp.
$3,241K
Support Services
$1,707K
Other Current Exp.
$383K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Louis B Russell Jr School 48

1
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0.3 mi
2
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0.3 mi
3
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0.6 mi
4
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0.9 mi
5
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Indianapolis · Middle
1.2 mi
6
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Indianapolis · Elementary
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Louis B Russell Jr School 48, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
274 students are enrolled at Louis B Russell Jr School 48, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Louis B Russell Jr School 48 have?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 has 23.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Louis B Russell Jr School 48 serve?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 serves grades PK through 06.
Is Louis B Russell Jr School 48 a charter school?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is a charter school.
What metro area is Louis B Russell Jr School 48 located in?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is located in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Louis B Russell Jr School 48 belong to?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is part of the Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 school district.
How much does Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 spend per student?
The Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 district spends approximately $19,456,204 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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