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Merle Sidener Gifted Academy

PublicGrades 2–8
Indianapolis, Indiana · Indianapolis Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students304
Student:Teacher16.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch45%
Title INo
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 448
304
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
45%-5.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Merle Sidener Gifted Academy is a public elementary serving grades 2–8 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school enrolls 304 students. It is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span2–8
DistrictIndianapolis Public Schools
County18097
CityIndianapolis
ZIP46220
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180477002439

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment304

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %45%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)