Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
2424 Kessler Blvd East Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220 | (317) 226-4259
- Grades: 2-6
- Student Enrollment: 213
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 213 elementary school students from grades 2-6
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Indianapolis Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,822
- Graduation Rate: 35.7%
- Dropout Rate: 5.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 33,372
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 213
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 14.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 95 (44.6%)
- Females: 101 (47.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 30 (14.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 115 (54.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 145 (68.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 88 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 9.9% |
| White | 86 | 40.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Grade | 39 | 18.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 41 | 19.2% |
| 4th Grade | 47 | 22.1% |
| 5th Grade | 44 | 20.7% |
| 6th Grade | 42 | 19.7% |
Source: IN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on August 08, 2011
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This school challenges my children unlike the other schools they have gone to. They have top notch teachers on their staff. I am a proud Sidener Parent!
- Reviewed by Student on March 04, 2011
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I love SIDENER. Cause I go to sidener
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