Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School's student population of 440 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Building the Future with Mustang P.R.I.D.E.
School Rankings
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1520 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
48%
15%
Black
42%
14%
White
1%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School's ranking?
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School is ranked #1520 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School often compared to?
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Lee Frost School 106 - A Stem School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School?
440 students attend Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School?
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School offer ?
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School part of?
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School located?
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School is located in the Northwest High School neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest High School.
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