Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia 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 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School's student population of 301 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring children to transform the world
School Rankings
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia 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 Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is 0.63, 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
#1488 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
24%
14%
White
54%
62%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School's ranking?
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is ranked #1488 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School often compared to?
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center For Inquiry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School?
301 students attend Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School?
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School offer ?
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School part of?
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School located?
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is located in the Canterbury Chatard neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Canterbury Chatard.
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