Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Allisonville Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 740 students

We are best known for strong math and science programs
Last modified
Community Rating

5 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
No new ratings
2010:
Based on 1 rating

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

12 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted September 10, 2012

This is our second year at Allisonville Elementary. We couldn't be more pleased with the school. Everyone has a sense of pride at Allisonville from the administrators to teachers to workers and kids at Allisonville.Having transitioned from a small private school, we were afraid our child would not receive individual attention or be challenged. Nothing could be farther from the truth; teachers get to know the child and his/her needs and abilities. They try, and in our experience, have succeeded in teaching to these individualized abilities and needs. I would recommend this school to anyone. We feel lucky that this is in our district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2012

I am extremely impressed by the individual attention given to children with some learning difficulties. This Allisonville works to help all students be confident and successful. Recently, my granddaughters teacher took her personal time on a Saturday to come watch her last Upward cheerleading day! That exemplifies the care about Allisonville students.


Posted April 10, 2010

My Daughter attended grades 1 though 5 here and we have had wonderful teachers all!! She will move to Middle School next year and will continue with the advanced program which has really helped to keep her challanged. Thank -you Allisonville for being committed to excellence!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2009

Washington Township is so blessed to have a school like Allisonville Elementary. I have spent the last 25 years of my life, visiting thousands of schools across the United States as part of my job. I am so thrilled to know that the school I am most fond of is the one where my daughter is able to attend. From the principal, Mike Pomerenke all the way to the classrooms themsleves...there a sense of pride that lingers in the hallways. The teachers have pride in their class room families and the students feel their love and respect. All in an upbeat, fun yet very disciplined environment. Allisonville exceeds its reputation and I am proud to not only be graduate of Allisonville in 1979 and now as a parent of a very happy 2nd grader. Thanks Allisonville! Everyone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2009

My son has learned a lot by attending Allisonville Elementary School. Teachers and administration were great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2009

Allisonville is a cut above the rest when it comes to parent participation. There are many activities that are offered throughout the year to promote the family unit. It is clear that most of the teachers strive to strech the children and encourage them to reach new heights. The administration works to assure that there is a good balance of academic fortitude and extracurricular experiences for the child. This is our 5th year at Allisonville and we will certainly miss it when we move on next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2008

love our school, great teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2006

We looked around a private schools very seriously, and I feel that Allisonville Elementary provides the type of family focused environment and openness to diversity as well as superior resources to some of the private schools in town. The level of parent interest in education and the quality of the staff is really tops. We are so pleased we chose to go with a public school. The after school enrichment programs and after school daycare are helpful in a two parent -- two job family. I strongly encourage you to take a tour.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2006

Our daughter just started the first grade at Allisonville. The experience has been excellent. This is a school where there is a long history of caring administrators, teachers, and parents who volunteer their time. First grade requires homework, and required reading each night. With a signature, from a parent, verifying these tasks were completed. There is also a simple report system on how your child behaves in class each day. This also requires a parental signature. The school has a volunteer uniform policy that has a large percentage of participation. The only concern we have is the class sizes are somehwat large in the early grade levels. This is mitigated, to a degree, as full time TA's are provided. Some of these large enrollments, I believe, are the result of the school having a good reputation. I keep meeting parents, who live outside Allisonville's district, who petitioned to go there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2004

Allisonville has not brought out the best in my child. I strongly suggest that you make sure this school is a good fit for your child before you send them there. This school has a certain type of student in it and it makes others feel very alienated. I have never felt so disappointed in a school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2004

Both of my children, son and daughter attended Allisonville School. Both were treated as individuals and their respective needs were met. Both were enrolled in Inquiry and it has really given them the confidence and ability to research different topics of study and present the information on a team and individual basis. Allisonville is a collection of professional teachers and administrators who expect the best from their students and get it. I will miss my association with Allisonville School as a parent as my youngest moves on to Middle School. However I will continue to support Allisonville as a community member.
—Submitted by Mary Watson, a parent


Posted January 11, 2004

Allisonville exceeds in all categories. It is led by Marilyn Leatherman, Principal. Her values and dedication to educating the students is amazing. The Inquiry (Talented & Gifted) staff & curriculum exceed.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 85% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 82% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

151 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

146 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

GreatSchools Rating

What makes up this rating?

Academic rating
6 / 10
Climate rating
Not available

This school's GreatSchools Rating is based on academics (90%) and climate (10%). The academic rating measures students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. The climate rating measures safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

Learn more about our methodology

What is the new GreatSchools Rating?

Rating legend
Below
average
Average
Above
average

Our rating (from 1 to 10) reflects a school's overall performance. The higher the rating, the more likely the school will prepare your child for the future, so choose an above-average school (8-10) if possible. For average schools (4-7), do careful research and look for evidence that the school has high-quality programs. For below-average schools (1-3), take caution; a low-performing school may not provide the instruction or environment your child needs to learn, and you may need to supplement classroom lessons at home.

Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

6

Average

Test score rating 2012*
This school
City
State
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Learn more about this school's test scores »

Student growth rating 2012**
This school
City
State
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
This school
Reading growth
Average
Math growth
Average

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 73%
Black 19% 12%
Hispanic 9% 8%
Multiracial 9% 4%
Asian 3% 2%
American Indian N/A 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A47%
Special education 14%N/A15%
English learners 9%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:25 am
School end time
  • 3:25 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Mr Michael Pomerenke
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Fax number
  • (317) 576-5255

Programs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Parent center
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • gym class
Girls sports
  • gym class

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • None
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Homework help/study buddy club
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

Apply

 

TIP: Don't forget to ask about documents required for enrollment, such as your child's birth certificate, proof of address, or a record of immunizations.

 
Apply now
 

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Northview Middle School
Eastwood Middle School
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

4900 E 79th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Website: Click here
Phone: (317) 845-9441

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare

Nearby schools

Choosing a school in Indianapolis?

Planning a visit?

Download the school visit checklist

Download

Outsmart the system in
Indianapolis

Read how to navigate the
local process »
Indianapolis
ADVERTISEMENT