D
Needs Improvement
38/100

William Penn School 49

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1720 W Wilkins St, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.84 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th 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
452
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.84 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.64 in 2009–19; 26th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% 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 −25 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 proficiency23% (−24 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−22 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)
Black22%17%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%27%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income24%24%reading -9 pts, math -6 pts17th 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 1720 W Wilkins St
City Indianapolis
ZIP Code 46221
District 1804770
NCES School ID 180477000904
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46221

Understanding the community around William Penn School 49 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,379
Per Capita Income $30,375
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,200
Median Rent $1,109
Owner-Occupied 60.0%
Renter-Occupied 40.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for William Penn School 49.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 51.1%
White 24.8%
Black 16.6%
Two or More Races 6.4%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 452
Teachers (FTE) 31.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for William Penn School 49?
William Penn School 49 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 William Penn School 49?
William Penn School 49 has 452 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does William Penn School 49 serve?
William Penn School 49 serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does William Penn School 49 receive per student?
William Penn School 49 receives $26,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around William Penn School 49 in 46221 ▼
Avg Home Value
$210,237
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,345
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
40.0%

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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