D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Garden City Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 4901 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Indiana
Growth
C
Students gain 0.68 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 23rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
782
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%23/100Students gain 0.68 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−16 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−15 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%42%reading -17 pts, math -9 pts24th percentile (list)
Black27%22%reading +3 pts, math +2 pts58th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%32%reading -2 pts, math +2 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -1 pts, math +2 pts44th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4901 Rockville Rd
City Indianapolis
ZIP Code 46224
District 1812810
NCES School ID 181281002033
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46224

Understanding the community around Garden City Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,950
Per Capita Income $25,870
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 82.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $143,900
Median Rent $962
Owner-Occupied 36.9%
Renter-Occupied 63.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Garden City Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 50.6%
Black 32.6%
White 13.0%
Two or More Races 3.5%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 782
Teachers (FTE) 47.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has 782 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Garden City Elementary School serve?
Garden City Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Garden City Elementary School receive per student?
Garden City Elementary School receives $18,276 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Garden City Elementary School in 46224 ▼
Avg Home Value
$203,480
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,077
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
63.1%

Other Schools in 46224

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026