Louis B Russell Jr School 48
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 · Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48
#650 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#26612 of 50,301 nationally
About Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is a charter elementary located in Indianapolis, in the Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 274 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 650th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 274.
There are 237 schools in Indianapolis; Louis B Russell Jr School 48 ranks 56th of 221 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Louis B Russell Jr School 48 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Herron Preparatory Academy
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James Whitcomb Riley School 43
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240 students · 1.5 km away
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle
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372 students · 1.9 km away
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
721 students · 1.9 km away
BELIEVE Circle City High School
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
269 students · 2.0 km away
Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students · 2.3 km away
George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students · 2.5 km away
KIPP Indy Legacy High
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
349 students · 2.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Louis B Russell Jr School 48 a good school?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #650 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Louis B Russell Jr School 48 rank in Indiana?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 ranks #650 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #26612 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 had 274 students in 2025.
Is Louis B Russell Jr School 48 a elementary school or a high school?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Louis B Russell Jr School 48; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.