D
Needs Improvement
36/100

James A Garfield School 31

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 307 Lincoln St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.40 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 7th 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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
247
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%7/100Students gain 0.40 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 1st percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs 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 −17 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 proficiency20% (−27 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−23 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
White22%22%reading -32 pts, math -29 pts4th percentile (list)
Black5%15%reading -19 pts, math -5 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading +0 pts, math +5 pts53rd percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -33 pts, math -27 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -11 pts, math -3 pts19th 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 307 Lincoln St
City Indianapolis
ZIP Code 46225
District 1804770
NCES School ID 180477000866
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46225

Understanding the community around James A Garfield School 31 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,961
Per Capita Income $26,203
Poverty Rate 29.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%
High School or Higher 79.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $108,800
Median Rent $946
Owner-Occupied 52.5%
Renter-Occupied 47.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James A Garfield School 31.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.3%
Black 26.7%
Hispanic/Latino 23.9%
Two or More Races 9.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 247
Teachers (FTE) 21.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James A Garfield School 31?
James A Garfield School 31 has a Repit School Score of 36 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 James A Garfield School 31?
James A Garfield School 31 has 247 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does James A Garfield School 31 serve?
James A Garfield School 31 serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does James A Garfield School 31 receive per student?
James A Garfield School 31 receives $26,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James A Garfield School 31 in 46225 ▼
Avg Home Value
$176,170
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,411
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
47.5%

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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