Daniel Webster School 46

Summary:

Daniel Webster School 46 is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a student population of 417. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 290 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a predominantly low-income community, with 74.55% to 80.58% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years, Daniel Webster School 46 has consistently underperformed compared to other schools in the area. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has risen significantly, from 2.7% in 2020-2021 to 34.4% in 2022-2023, much higher than the district average of 26.8% and the 25.0% rate at the nearby Matchbook Learning school. On ILEARN assessments, only 11.66% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 10.6% were proficient or better in math, compared to 20.72% and 19.27% for the district, respectively.

Daniel Webster School 46 has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Indiana elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 935 out of 1,010 schools in 2023-2024, and has maintained a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger since 2017-2018. When compared to other nearby schools, such as James A. Garfield School 31 and William Penn School 49, both of which are also part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, Daniel Webster School 46 has significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that the school is facing unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1450 S Reisner
       Indianapolis, IN  46221


(317) 226-4246

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
935th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,608 Help


Students who attend Daniel Webster School 46 usually attend:

High:    Arsenal Technical High School
    Crispus Attucks High School
    George Washington High School
    Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.0%
White:
31.7%
African American:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Compare Details Daniel Webster School 46 ranks worse than 92.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 22nd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details Daniel Webster School 46 ranks worse than 92% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Daniel Webster School 46 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40%), White (31.7%), African American (19.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daniel Webster School 46 is 15. 26 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Daniel Webster School 46 employs 29 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Daniel Webster School 46 is $16,608, which is the 11th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Daniel Webster School 46 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Daniel Webster School 46 446th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Daniel Webster School 46 in the ranking list.)

Indianapolis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Public Schools 290th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Daniel Webster School 46

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.27 172nd 326 47.2%
2005 56.25 472nd 959 50.8%
2006 52.30 530th 961 44.8%
2007 66.40 334th 985 66.1%
2008 67.61 311th 996 68.8%
2009 48.99 615th 1003 38.7%
2010 28.55 816th 1009 19.1%
2011 33.46 792nd 1025 22.7%
2012 29.45 817th 1015 19.5%
2013 17.65 931st 1035 10.0%
2014 20.42 916th 1036 11.6%
2015 18.73 918th 1040 11.7%
2016 14.32 932nd 1046 10.9%
2017 15.03 912th 1033 11.7%
2018 14.14 903rd 1027 12.1%
2019 7.07 970th 1031 5.9%
2021 6.61 965th 1016 5.0%
2022 7.44 960th 1020 5.9%
2023 6.82 971st 1016 4.4%
2024 9.70 935th 1010 7.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Daniel Webster School 46

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 74.01 78th 392 80.1%
2009 63.83 155th 423 63.4%
2010 56.66 213th 428 50.2%
2011 48.91 282nd 451 37.5%
2012 31.92 362nd 447 19.0%
2013 26.01 378th 444 14.9%
2014 29.34 382nd 470 18.7%
2015 22.84 399th 485 17.7%
2016 15.20 431st 494 12.8%
2017 22.78 392nd 472 16.9%
2018 21.19 394th 473 16.7%
2019 8.02 439th 470 6.6%
2021 7.80 449th 483 7.0%
2022 8.87 457th 490 6.7%
2023 13.08 430th 489 12.1%
2024 10.22 446th 485 8.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Daniel Webster School 46 Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Open Quote I loved this school so did my family. The teachers really cared about us. It was like a family. The teachers cared if you didnt get something. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Daniel Webster School 46

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 234 177 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1989 211 224 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1990 244 205 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 254 204 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1992 229 150 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 218 156 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 213 96 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 223 148 1 8 1 n/a n/a 1 382
1996 223 148 1 8 1 n/a n/a 1 382
1997 235 154 1 11 1 n/a n/a 5 407
1998 340 92 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 308 103 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2000 326 112 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 317 72 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 269 69 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 269 69 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 308 101 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 292 66 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 254 54 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 176 73 0 22 0 n/a n/a 18 289
2008 171 77 0 15 0 n/a n/a 15 278
2009 235 47 1 33 0 n/a n/a 21 337
2010 273 34 0 29 0 n/a n/a 26 362
2011 292 37 0 34 0 0 32 0 395
2012 298 34 2 50 2 0 38 0 424
2013 324 49 1 58 0 0 45 0 477
2014 277 56 1 65 0 0 52 0 451
2015 264 68 1 61 0 0 38 0 432
2016 250 79 2 106 1 0 36 0 474
2017 232 77 0 139 3 0 36 0 487
2018 191 55 0 128 1 0 37 0 412
2019 177 72 0 139 2 1 38 0 429
2020 149 90 2 135 1 1 33 0 411
2021 144 81 0 128 1 1 38 0 393
2022 121 62 0 143 0 1 31 0 358
2023 133 75 0 177 1 1 30 0 417
2024 138 84 2 174 1 1 35 0 435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Daniel Webster School 46

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 23.1 18.0 70.2
1989 439 23.0 19.0 65.4
1990 453 23.0 19.6 56.1
1991 465 24.0 19.3 63.7
1992 386 21.6 17.8 73.3
1993 378 22.5 16.8 76.7
1994 314 19.8 15.9 73.6
1995 382 24.9 15.3 75.9
1996 382 24.9 15.3 75.9
1997 407 23.4 17.4 70.6
1998 449 27.0 16.6 68.4
1999 429 27.1 15.8 85.5
2000 456 27.8 16.4 81.8
2001 404 23.3 17.3 83.9
2002 349 23.6 14.8 80.5
2003 349 23.6 14.8 80.5
2004 422 22.6 18.7 85.3
2005 380 26.5 14.3 86.3
2006 329 24.6 13.4 82.1
2007 289 n/a n/a 88.6
2008 278 20.0 13.9 85.9
2009 337 23.7 14.2 95.3
2010 362 20.2 17.8 98.2
2011 395 25.6 15.4 88.4
2012 424 28.0 15.1 85.4
2013 477 43.0 11.0 87.4
2014 451 35.0 12.8 86.5
2015 432 23.0 18.7 78.2
2016 474 26.0 18.2 75.5
2017 487 31.0 15.7 78.6
2018 412 37.6 10.9 82.8
2019 429 29.0 14.7 70.9
2020 411 33.9 12.1 75.4
2021 393 30.0 13.1 74.6
2022 358 26.5 13.5 76.8
2023 417 28.0 14.8 80.6
2024 435 29.0 15.0 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Daniel Webster School 46

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 23.1 18.0 70.2
1989 439 23.0 19.0 65.4
1990 453 23.0 19.6 56.1
1991 465 24.0 19.3 63.7
1992 386 21.6 17.8 73.3
1993 378 22.5 16.8 76.7
1994 314 19.8 15.9 73.6
1995 382 24.9 15.3 75.9
1996 382 24.9 15.3 75.9
1997 407 23.4 17.4 70.6
1998 449 27.0 16.6 68.4
1999 429 27.1 15.8 85.5
2000 456 27.8 16.4 81.8
2001 404 23.3 17.3 83.9
2002 349 23.6 14.8 80.5
2003 349 23.6 14.8 80.5
2004 422 22.6 18.7 85.3
2005 380 26.5 14.3 86.3
2006 329 24.6 13.4 82.1
2007 289 n/a n/a 88.6
2008 278 20.0 13.9 85.9
2009 337 23.7 14.2 95.3
2010 362 20.2 17.8 98.2
2011 395 25.6 15.4 88.4
2012 424 28.0 15.1 85.4
2013 477 43.0 11.0 87.4
2014 451 35.0 12.8 86.5
2015 432 23.0 18.7 78.2
2016 474 26.0 18.2 75.5
2017 487 31.0 15.7 78.6
2018 412 37.6 10.9 82.8
2019 429 29.0 14.7 70.9
2020 411 33.9 12.1 75.4
2021 393 30.0 13.1 74.6
2022 358 26.5 13.5 76.8
2023 417 28.0 14.8 80.6
2024 435 29.0 15.0 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Daniel Webster School 46

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,367 (11.4%) $10,574 (88.6%) $11,941
2020 $1,562 (11.1%) $12,546 (88.9%) $14,108
2021 $1,505 (10.2%) $13,298 (89.8%) $14,804
2022 $2,377 (14.3%) $14,232 (85.7%) $16,608

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Daniel Webster School 46

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 970th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 971st of 1016 Elementary schools
 1.5%
Ranks 439th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 430th of 489 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Daniel Webster School 46)15.812.7
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)19.421.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Daniel Webster School 46)7.916.4
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)28.730.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Daniel Webster School 46)12.511.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)19.919.9
 0%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Daniel Webster School 46)158.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)2525
 0%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Daniel Webster School 46)17.55.7
 11.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.116.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Daniel Webster School 46)11.17.9
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2219.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Daniel Webster School 46)24.45.3
 19.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)20.120.1
 0%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Daniel Webster School 46)200
 20%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indianapolis Public Schools)16.915.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Daniel Webster School 46)14.37
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2223
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Daniel Webster School 46)24.510.5
 14%
   6th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.818.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Daniel Webster School 46)4.13.5
 0.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)1817.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Daniel Webster School 46)23.114.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)23.921.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Daniel Webster School 46)15.45.5
 10%
   7th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)16.115.5
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Daniel Webster School 46)20.537.5
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)27.428.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Daniel Webster School 46)13.25
 8.2%
   8th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)1514.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429417
 2.8%
African American7275
 4.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic139177
 27.3%
Pacific Islander11
White177133
 24.9%
Two or More Races3830
 21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.9%80.6%
 9.7%


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Students at Daniel Webster School 46 are 40% Hispanic, 32% White, 19% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Daniel Webster School 46 ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Daniel Webster School 46.


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