The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Math. The lowest is 46% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Allisonville Elementary School
Allisonville Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, located on the northeast side of Indianapolis. It is a regular public school, not a charter. The school enrolls a large student body for an elementary building, with multiple sections at each grade level. The student population is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by a substantial Black student presence, a smaller but notable Hispanic population, and relatively small numbers of students who are Asian, multiracial, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Just under a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure that suggests a middle-income tilt to the community but still a meaningful segment of families who may need support.
State testing results from the ILEARN assessments give a mixed but generally encouraging picture. In math, the school’s overall proficiency rate for all tested students sits above the midpoint of schools in the district and the state. English language arts proficiency is lower, falling somewhat below the math result. Science and social studies, subjects tested only at certain grade levels, show rates that land between the math and ELA figures. The school’s overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among the many districts in Marion County. When a single elementary school is positioned that high across a county with dozens of districts, it indicates that the academic core here is stronger than what is typical in the region. There is no multi-year trend data available, so it is not possible to tell from this record whether performance has been improving or declining over time.
The neighborhood context is a settled, reasonably affluent pocket of Indianapolis. Home values in the ZIP code are well above the state median, and rents are correspondingly high, which suggests a housing market that is comparatively expensive for the region. This likely draws a population of families who have some financial resources and who may place a premium on school quality. The economic backdrop nationally shows a stable unemployment rate and modest growth in shelter costs, but that broad picture does not tell a family much about this specific street or subdivision. For a more localized sense, a prospective resident would want to talk to neighbors or drive the attendance zone.
The parent district, MSD Washington Township, has been navigating financial strain and enrollment decline. The school board voted to close Greenbriar Elementary, consolidating those students into Fox Hill Elementary starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The district also placed a referendum on the November 2024 ballot, citing fiscal health, though the outcome of that vote is not available in this record. These district-level pressures could affect Allisonville down the line, whether through further boundary changes, program adjustments, or budget constraints. A family moving into the area may want to ask the district directly about the current financial picture and any long-range plans for elementary school configuration.
The school’s offerings outside the core academic subjects are not detailed in this data. There is no information on arts, music, physical education frequency, or before- and after-school programs. There is also no data on staffing ratios, teacher experience, or chronic absenteeism. For an elementary school of this size, a parent would likely want to visit, observe a classroom, and ask the principal about specials, enrichment, and how the school supports students who are behind or ahead.
Overall, Allisonville Elementary presents as a large, diverse, and academically above-average public school in a relatively expensive corner of Indianapolis. Its test results are a clear draw, especially in math. The main uncertainties are the district’s fiscal and enrollment trajectory, which may bring changes that are not yet visible. For a family that values a strong academic baseline and a mixed but not high-poverty student body, this school is worth a close look. For a family concerned about district stability or wanting a very small elementary setting, it may not be the right fit.
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