C
Below Average
54/100

Louis B Russell Jr School 48

📚 K – 06 🏫 School Charter School
📍 3445 N Central, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 11th percentile in Indiana
Growth
B
Students gain 1.22 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 60th 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

54
Repit Score
out of 100
270
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%11/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%60/100Students gain 1.22 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.64 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% 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 +3 points better 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 proficiency8% (−40 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−43 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 3445 N Central
City Indianapolis
ZIP Code 46205
District 1800225
NCES School ID 180022500867
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46205

Understanding the community around Louis B Russell Jr School 48 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,161
Per Capita Income $41,867
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.9%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $251,100
Median Rent $1,025
Owner-Occupied 52.7%
Renter-Occupied 47.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Louis B Russell Jr School 48.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 81.5%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Two or More Races 6.3%
White 1.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 270
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 has 270 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Louis B Russell Jr School 48 serve?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Louis B Russell Jr School 48 receive per student?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 receives $17,896 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Louis B Russell Jr School 48 in 46205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$263,073
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,295
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
47.3%

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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