How do these schools compare?
| Metric | IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60 | James Whitcomb Riley School 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 381 | 240 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.6% | 72.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60 | James Whitcomb Riley School 43 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,197 | $23,197 |
| District | Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60 | James Whitcomb Riley School 43 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.9% | 4.6% |
| African American | 53.0% | 74.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 10.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60 | James Whitcomb Riley School 43 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 459:1 | 259:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.0% | 66.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 41 | 135 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.