Elder W Diggs School 42 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 was 18% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 63%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)18%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)12%
12%
Black
(17-18)80%
12%
White
(17-18)4%
69%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)4%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
81%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Elder W Diggs School 42?
481 students attend Elder W Diggs School 42.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Elder W Diggs School 42 students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Elder W Diggs School 42 offer ?
Elder W Diggs School 42 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Elder W Diggs School 42 part of?
Elder W Diggs School 42 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.
