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Lynwood Elementary School

4640 Santa Fe Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lynwood Elementary School serves 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lynwood Elementary School's student population of 673 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lynwood Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
31%
13%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lynwood Elementary School often compared to?
Lynwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stout Field Elementary School, North Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lynwood Elementary School?
673 students attend Lynwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lynwood Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynwood Elementary School?
Lynwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lynwood Elementary School offer ?
Lynwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lynwood Elementary School part of?
Lynwood Elementary School is part of MSD Decatur Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Lynwood Elementary School located?
Lynwood Elementary School is located in the Decatur neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 8 other public schools located in Decatur.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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