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Chapel Glen Elementary School

Summary:

Chapel Glen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 839 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the MSD Wayne Township district, which is ranked 288 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chapel Glen Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American (46.13%) and Hispanic (21.45%) students than surrounding schools. Academically, Chapel Glen consistently underperforms, with only 15.08% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 10.95% in Math, compared to the district averages of 21.24% and 18.84%, respectively. The school also has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.7% to 29.1% over the past three years, and a very high percentage of students (67.28% to 75.21%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While Chapel Glen has seen increased spending per student, from $8,787 in 2019-2020 to $11,083 in 2021-2022, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Nearby McClelland Elementary performs significantly better on ILEARN assessments, with 35.78% of students proficient or better in ELA and 41.56% in Math, suggesting factors beyond just district-level policies may be contributing to Chapel Glen's challenges. Addressing the unique needs of Chapel Glen's student population, including potential racial achievement gaps, will be crucial for improving the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 701 Lansdowne Rd
       Indianapolis, IN  46234

(317) 988-6500

District: MSD Wayne Township

SchoolDigger Rank:
934th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,083 Help


Students who attend Chapel Glen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
High:    Ben Davis High School
    Ben Davis University High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  802

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.0%
Hispanic:
23.4%
White:
22.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chapel Glen Elementary School ranks worse than 92.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.72. (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 Chapel Glen Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the MSD Wayne Township School District. Student population at Chapel Glen Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46%), Hispanic (23.4%), White (22.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chapel Glen Elementary School is 18.6, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chapel Glen Elementary School is $11,083. 9 elementary schools in the MSD Wayne Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Chapel Glen Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

MSD Wayne Township:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Wayne Township 287th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chapel Glen Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.29 211th 326 35.3%
2005 44.72 618th 959 35.6%
2006 36.87 695th 961 27.7%
2007 46.83 618th 985 37.3%
2008 33.63 776th 996 22.1%
2009 35.47 742nd 1003 26.0%
2010 20.69 873rd 1009 13.5%
2011 32.80 798th 1025 22.1%
2012 26.54 839th 1015 17.3%
2013 22.25 896th 1035 13.4%
2014 32.42 823rd 1036 20.6%
2015 36.41 751st 1040 27.8%
2016 38.01 751st 1046 28.2%
2017 20.59 873rd 1033 15.5%
2018 14.13 904th 1027 12.0%
2019 17.65 881st 1031 14.5%
2021 17.45 831st 1016 18.2%
2022 15.27 864th 1020 15.3%
2023 12.33 890th 1016 12.4%
2024 9.72 934th 1010 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Chapel Glen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 549 84 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1989 535 92 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1990 583 132 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1991 615 102 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1992 597 97 15 1 1 n/a n/a 0 711
1993 619 108 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1994 638 102 11 4 3 n/a n/a 0 758
1995 539 134 10 7 4 n/a n/a 6 700
1996 539 134 10 7 4 n/a n/a 6 700
1997 514 111 9 7 2 n/a n/a 9 652
1998 541 160 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 715
1999 569 181 18 29 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2000 540 167 22 35 1 n/a n/a 0 765
2001 567 165 21 37 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2002 604 203 23 75 2 n/a n/a 0 907
2003 604 203 23 75 2 n/a n/a 0 907
2004 580 227 19 92 2 n/a n/a 0 920
2005 485 143 4 35 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2006 446 188 6 48 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2007 376 149 6 59 1 n/a n/a 43 634
2008 370 183 4 83 0 n/a n/a 38 678
2009 393 237 5 103 2 n/a n/a 31 771
2010 413 277 8 106 3 n/a n/a 17 824
2011 366 224 6 118 2 0 41 0 757
2012 355 257 2 117 4 0 41 0 776
2013 351 229 0 145 4 0 38 0 767
2014 302 242 0 138 5 0 45 0 732
2015 313 221 0 143 2 0 56 0 735
2016 285 186 4 133 1 0 53 0 662
2017 278 289 2 159 1 0 58 0 787
2018 265 290 1 181 1 1 89 0 828
2019 241 374 1 180 0 0 94 0 890
2020 245 394 1 172 1 1 91 0 905
2021 239 416 3 156 1 1 80 0 896
2022 220 364 2 152 1 1 73 0 813
2023 198 387 2 180 2 3 67 0 839
2024 184 369 1 188 1 1 58 0 802

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 Chapel Glen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 642 36.2 17.7 9.2
1989 640 35.3 18.1 14.2
1990 722 35.3 20.4 17.6
1991 734 35.5 20.6 14.6
1992 711 35.5 20.0 20
1993 740 38.4 19.3 23.4
1994 758 38.0 19.9 21.9
1995 700 38.0 18.4 26.8
1996 700 38.0 18.4 26.8
1997 652 37.0 17.6 28
1998 715 40.4 17.7 28.4
1999 797 40.0 19.9 32
2000 765 42.5 18.0 35.8
2001 792 40.5 19.6 35
2002 907 45.0 20.2 41.5
2003 907 45.0 20.2 41.5
2004 920 47.0 19.6 48
2005 668 38.3 17.4 53.9
2006 688 36.3 19.0 54.4
2007 634 n/a n/a 66.2
2008 678 38.5 17.6 71.1
2009 771 38.9 19.8 69.5
2010 824 39.0 21.1 71.7
2011 757 36.6 20.6 72.1
2012 776 43.0 18.0 77.6
2013 767 49.0 15.6 81.5
2014 732 47.0 15.5 85.8
2015 735 44.0 16.7 84.6
2016 662 42.0 15.7 85.2
2017 787 46.0 17.1 80.9
2018 828 46.0 17.9 76.2
2019 890 48.6 18.3 73.5
2020 905 52.2 17.3 74.5
2021 896 82.2 10.9 73.3
2022 813 50.0 16.2 67.3
2023 839 49.0 17.1 75.2
2024 802 43.0 18.6 74.6

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 Chapel Glen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 642 36.2 17.7 9.2
1989 640 35.3 18.1 14.2
1990 722 35.3 20.4 17.6
1991 734 35.5 20.6 14.6
1992 711 35.5 20.0 20
1993 740 38.4 19.3 23.4
1994 758 38.0 19.9 21.9
1995 700 38.0 18.4 26.8
1996 700 38.0 18.4 26.8
1997 652 37.0 17.6 28
1998 715 40.4 17.7 28.4
1999 797 40.0 19.9 32
2000 765 42.5 18.0 35.8
2001 792 40.5 19.6 35
2002 907 45.0 20.2 41.5
2003 907 45.0 20.2 41.5
2004 920 47.0 19.6 48
2005 668 38.3 17.4 53.9
2006 688 36.3 19.0 54.4
2007 634 n/a n/a 66.2
2008 678 38.5 17.6 71.1
2009 771 38.9 19.8 69.5
2010 824 39.0 21.1 71.7
2011 757 36.6 20.6 72.1
2012 776 43.0 18.0 77.6
2013 767 49.0 15.6 81.5
2014 732 47.0 15.5 85.8
2015 735 44.0 16.7 84.6
2016 662 42.0 15.7 85.2
2017 787 46.0 17.1 80.9
2018 828 46.0 17.9 76.2
2019 890 48.6 18.3 73.5
2020 905 52.2 17.3 74.5
2021 896 82.2 10.9 73.3
2022 813 50.0 16.2 67.3
2023 839 49.0 17.1 75.2
2024 802 43.0 18.6 74.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chapel Glen Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $598 (6.6%) $8,447 (93.4%) $9,045
2020 $568 (6.5%) $8,218 (93.5%) $8,787
2021 $1,044 (10.6%) $8,762 (89.4%) $9,806
2022 $1,327 (12.0%) $9,756 (88.0%) $11,083

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chapel Glen Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 881st of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 890th of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chapel Glen Elementary School)39.812.6
 27.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)33.520.7
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Chapel Glen Elementary School)43.721
 22.7%
   3rd Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)42.127.5
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chapel Glen Elementary School)27.116
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)30.221.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Chapel Glen Elementary School)33.917.7
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)33.927.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Chapel Glen Elementary School)2210.1
 11.9%
   4th Grade Science (MSD Wayne Township)27.915.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chapel Glen Elementary School)25.511
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)34.318.8
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Chapel Glen Elementary School)29.16
 23.1%
   5th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)32.714.6
 18.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Chapel Glen Elementary School)25.728
 2.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (MSD Wayne Township)26.521.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chapel Glen Elementary School)22.217.2
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Wayne Township)31.820.4
 11.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Chapel Glen Elementary School)21.26
 15.2%
   6th Grade Math (MSD Wayne Township)34.511.7
 22.8%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Chapel Glen Elementary School)8.112.1
 4%
   6th Grade Science (MSD Wayne Township)23.416.8
 6.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students890839
 5.7%
African American374387
 3.5%
American Indian02
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic180180
Pacific Islander03
White241198
 17.8%
Two or More Races9467
 28.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%75.2%
 1.7%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 802 students attended Chapel Glen Elementary School.

Chapel Glen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Chapel Glen Elementary School are 46% African American, 23% Hispanic, 23% White, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Chapel Glen Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
High : Ben Davis High School
High : Ben Davis University High School


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