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11 school districts around Indianapolis
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The IPS District contains the most schools by far. | Photo by INDYtoday team
Back to school season is here. The new school year begins in central Indiana as early as this Wednesday, July 26.

Did you know: Marion County 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:
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
Events

Tuesday, July 25
  • Tabata in the Park | Tuesday, July 25 | 12-12:30 p.m. | White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Meet behind the NCAA for a lunchtime workout led by a group of fitness instructors.
Wednesday, July 26
  • Canal Nights | Wednesday, July 26 | 5-7 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Learn about our real-life superheroes and how to be super, just like them.
  • Maternal & Infant Health | Wednesday, July 26 | 6-8 p.m. | 10 East Arts HUB, 3137 E. 10th St., Indianapolis | $10 | Become a better citizen of Indiana by learning how to care for your community.
Thursday, July 27
  • Moose Tracks 10,000 Scoop Challenge | Thursday, July 27 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis | Free | Get your free scoop at this social benefiting the Ruth Lilly Women and Children’s Center.
Friday, July 28
  • The Alley | Friday, July 28 | 6-8:15 p.m. | The Cabaret, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | Free | Experience live music, art, vendors, dancing, and spoken word in a festival-like atmosphere.
  • Ryan Adams & The Cardinals at Rock the Ruins | Friday, July 28 | 7 p.m. | Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis | $45-$50 | Don’t miss the award-winning Americana group at the enchanting Holliday Park, presented by Forty5 and The Vogue.*
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The one store you shouldn’t skip if you’re renovating your kitchen or bathroom

The one store you shouldn’t skip if you’re renovating your kitchen or bathroom
Presented by an INDYtoday partner
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You use your bathroom every day, so why not make it your dream space? | Photo by Kohler Signature Store
You have a vision. You have a contractor. You’ve followed all of Design Consultant Donnie’s advice for how to plan a successful bathroom renovation, but you’re just missing one thing: Where are you supposed to get all the tiles, fixtures, and products?

First (and only) stop: The Kohler Signature Store. Besides employing expert design consultants, the Crescent Plumbing Supply-owned store partners with Kohler Co., giving them access to almost every product you and your contractor may need. In-stock products can be delivered locally, and ones that aren’t can be ordered directly from Kohler and shipped anywhere in the US.

Some of Kohler Indy’s most popular brands that they carry and frequently recommend include:
  • Kohler faucets and fixtures
  • Ann Sacks Tile
  • Robern medicine cabinets and mirrors
  • Luxury Kallista faucets and fixtures
  • Cambria surfaces
  • And more
Get started by stopping by the store (appointments are available, but not required), calling them (317-854-5999), or messaging the team on Facebook or Instagram.
Get the best products available
News Notes

Community
  • Wondering how you can take advantage of savings from the Inflation Reduction Act? In addition to grants and tax credits available to Indy home owners, the Hoosier Environmental Council will host a virtual workshop today at 7 p.m. to discuss savings on energy upgrades. (IndyStar)
Coming Soon
  • Iozzo’s Garden of Italy announced it’s planning a second location at 351 E. Jefferson St. in Franklin. The two-story restaurant is slated to open in early 2024, and will serve the same classic lasagna bolognese, fresh seafood, and signature wines. (WRTV)
Edu
  • Transportation to and from school may look different for some IPS students this year. IndyGo will be some high schoolers’ only mode of transportation + for those who are the only students in their neighborhood, there will be privately-owned SUVs and drivers from IPS. Learn more. (WTHR)
Sports
  • The Indy Eleven women’s team took the USL W League championship on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over the North Carolina Courage. The home game saw a crowd of 5,419 — breaking the 1996 record for the largest crowd for a women’s soccer game in Indiana. (IBJ)
Try This
  • With 18 days to visit the Indiana State Fair, you’ll want a way to save money on repeat visits. Luckily, the fair released a list of 100 free activities — from putt-putt, to fashion shows, to butter churning. Plus, catch free acts on the Hoosier Lottery stage.
Concert
  • The Indiana State Fair announced its third wave of performers taking the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. Acts include Samantha Fish, Quiet Riot, Three Dog Night, Skillet, Latino Fest presented by Radio Latino, and Breland. See the full lineup. (WTHR)
List
  • Zionsville, Indiana was listed among the cheapest, safest places to live in the US, according to a report from GOBankingRates. The town has a population of 31,702 + the list noted Zionsville’s average annual expenditures of $21,282, crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents, and 500 acres of parks. (WISH)
Watch
  • Indianapolis physician Alicia Schaffer is slated to appear on an upcoming episode of “Jeopardy!” Alicia is an OB/GYN and attended the Indiana University School of Medicine. You can watch her compete on WTHR Channel 13 on Thursday, July 27. (IndyStar)
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Nicole Hernandez
From the editor
It’s hard to believe summer is already coming to an end for students. There are Back-to-School events happening across central Indiana to make sure families have the resources they need. This Saturday, July 29, there are a few events where you can get free backpacks and school supplies. Get more info.
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