Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School's student population of 398 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1727 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Hispanic
52%
15%
Black
44%
14%
White
2%
62%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School's ranking?
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School is ranked #1727 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School often compared to?
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Harrison School 2 Center For Inquiry, Cold Spring School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School?
398 students attend Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School?
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School offer ?
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School part of?
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School located?
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - An Exploratory School is located in the Far Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 14 other public schools located in Far Eastside.
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