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The IPS District contains the most schools by far. | Photo by INDYtoday team

Indy has 11 public school districts with 132,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more for the area’s major school districts. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about schools around the Circle City:

There are 179 public schools in the area.
IPS has the lowest student-teacher ratio of all the area public districts at 10:1.
Meanwhile, MSD Lawrence Township and Beech Grove City Schools have the highest student-teacher ratio at 20:1.
100% of teachers are certified in every district except for MSD Decatur Township, Beech Grove City Schools, and MSD Pike Township.

Map of school districts in Marion County — We’re giving you the scoop on these local school districts. | Screenshot via Proxi

Beech Grove City Schools, 5334 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove

Number of schools: 5
Number of students: 3,007
Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
No. 50 most diverse school district in Indiana
88.6% graduation rate

MSD Decatur Township, 5275 Kentucky Ave., Indianapolis

Number of schools: 9
Number of students: 6,777
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
No. 23 best school district for athletes in Indiana
88.2% graduation rate

Franklin Township Community School Corporation, 6141 S. Franklin Rd., Indianapolis

Number of schools: 11
Number of students: 10,587
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
No. 24 best school district in Indiana
95.2% graduation rate

Indianapolis Public Schools, 120 E. Walnut St., Indianapolis

Number of schools: 54
Number of students: 22,928
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
No. 16 most diverse school district in Indiana
61.5% graduation rate

7 more school districts

Asked

What is the average public school student to teacher ratio in the US?

A. 10:1
B. 15:1
C. 17:1
D. 25:1

Get schooled

Events

Friday, March 24

World of Wheels | Friday, March 24-Sunday, March 26 | Times vary | Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $20 | See 500+ vehicles of all shapes and sizes filling three buildings at this 64th annual event.
Hobnob Hoopla Market | Friday, March 24-Saturday, March 25 | Times vary | Boone County Fairgrounds, 1300 E. 100 S., Lebanon | $10 | Browse local vendors and support creative entrepreneurs at this pop-up handmade and vintage market.

Sunday, March 26

Yoga and Beer | Sunday, March 26 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Daredevil Hall, 2721 E. 86th St., Indianapolis | $25 | Take a beginner-friendly class and follow it up with a pint of beer.

Monday, March 27

Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks | Monday, March 27 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $20-$454 | Watch the Blue and Gold take on one of the most successful basketball teams in NBA history.

Tuesday, March 28

Pike Renovation Community Meeting | Tuesday, March 28 | 7-8 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Pike Branch, 6525 Zionsville Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Join a meeting led by architects and designers and share your suggestions for the Pike Branch renovation project.

Wednesday, March 29

Pinewood Derby | Wednesday, March 29-Saturday, April 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Cost of admission | Watch cars zip down the 125-ft track with the whole family at Indiana’s second greatest spectacle in racing.

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News Notes

Weather

49º | Rain | 85% chance of rain

Development

Another old Marsh store is being transformed soon. According to a filed zoning application, Carmel’s old location at the Merchants’ Square shopping center is turning into Indiana’s first Harvest Market — not to be confused with Harvest Supermarkets. This will be the chain’s first Indiana location, the other two are located in Illinois. (IBJ)

Edu

Noblesville High School announced it will be expanding its athletic, STEM, and performing arts departments, with completion dates in 2024 and 2025, respectively. The $39 million project would tack on an additional 70,000 sqft of space, featuring up to 22 new classrooms, a STEM makerspace, and expanded music facilities. (WRTV)
Does your child dream of being a neurosurgeon? What about a video game designer? Case Western Reserve University’s online courses in neuroscience, engineering, and more can help your high school student explore their future in STEM with dynamic, engaging videos taught by experts in the field.*

Civic

Early voting centers are looking for Hoosiers to staff the City-County Building and Traveling Board on various dates between Tuesday, April 4 and Monday, May 1. These are paid opportunities for the Indiana primary elections and you can sign up here. (WRTV)

Biz

Indy-based Studio Science — a design consultancy agency — announced that it acquired consulting firm RevTech360 this week. The Studio Science team nearly doubled in the deal, bringing the staff number to 80 employees. The firm has been around since 1998. (IBJ)

Festival

Carmel is putting together its first two-day jazz, R&B, and blues festival this summer. Carmel Jazz Fest is set for Friday, Aug. 11-Saturday, Aug. 12 on eight Carmel stages. Spyro Gyra will be headlining the fest and it will also feature Jennie DeVoe and Premium Blend. Get tickets starting at 10 p.m. (IBJ)

Pets

Adopt a dog and see a movie at the same time tomorrow, March 25 at 2 p.m. Indianapolis Animal Care Services will be bringing pups to the theater lobby at the Indiana State Museum IMAX, which will be showing “John Wick: Chapter 4.” Bring a donation and receive a free popcorn. (FOX59)

Eat

Looking for fiery flavors and delicious steaks? Enter: St. Elmo Steak House. Now, you can bring those flavors home with their Steak House Seasoning. Find the flavorful blend in your local grocery store or order online. Pro tip: Try it in place of salt and pepper to add more flavor.*

Number

$241. That’s the real price of a roundtrip ticket from Boston to Barcelona sold this year via Going — a travel membership that alerts you when flight prices drop. Sign up for a free membership or try an Elite membership for free if you’re interested in business and first class tickets, too.

DYK

Did you know today is the last day to enter our Six & Main Spring Forward Contest? The winner + two of their friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee/tea brand partners. Spring on over to Instagram to learn more.

History

The end of the line or just the beginning?

Exterior of the Broad Ripple train caboose along the Monon Trail

You can find this piece of nostalgia at 6535 Cornell Ave. | Photo by INDYtoday team

A little piece of Hoosier nostalgia was up for grabs this week, but that opportunity has been put on pause.

Here’s a quick history lesson. Since the 1970s, a Broad Ripple train caboose — aka The Little Red Caboose — has been parked along the Monon Trail. Built in 1904, the train car was originally part of the New York Central Lakeshore Lines until the late 1960s, when it was transferred to the Monon Rail System — which is now the Monon Trail we know today.

Currently, the caboose belongs to the city, which was hoping to send it home with the highest bidder. That’s because a couple of years ago, the city announced it had plans to widen the Monon Trail, but it can’t proceed full steam ahead until the train is removed.

The train was up for auction until Sunday, March 30 with the most recent bid at $3,125. That is until yesterday, when an Indy Parks spokesperson said that they would halt the sale to “reengage stakeholders and explore additional options.” We’ll keep you updated as the story continues to roll forward.

The Wrap

Anna Bowman in a black shirt and jewelry

Today’s Edition By:
Anna Bowman

From the Editor

It doesn’t get much more local than this. I just heard that Culinary Crossroads and Ivy Tech Community College will be hosting four multi-course dinners — each one crafted by three Indy chefs. There will be appetizers, signature cocktails, and wine-paired meals made by noteworthy culinary experts like Jonathan Brooks and Abbi Merriss. Plus, the event will donate $500 toward a scholarship honoring the legacy of the late Chef Greg Hardesty. Snag a ticket.

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