Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School's student population of 173 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem 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 James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1438 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
25%
14%
White
36%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School's ranking?
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School is ranked #1438 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School often compared to?
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christel House Academy South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School?
173 students attend James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School?
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School offer ?
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School part of?
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School located?
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School is located in the Bates Hendricks neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Bates Hendricks.
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