A Community Guide for Chicago's Historic Irvington Neighborhood

Indianapolis, Indiana

Irvington

Nearby Neighborhoods: Indy East, Woodruff Place, Southeast, Martindale, Fountain Square, United Northeast, Lockerble Square, Fletcher Place, Chatham Arch, Riley, Old Northside, Mass Ave Arts District, St Joseph, Kingpark, Wholesale District, Herron Morton, Pogue's Run, Canal Walk, Near North

Pros

Downtown area is fairly safe with police officers patrolling on horses and bikes.
Among the top 6 Most Affordable Housing Markets of 2008.
Quick access to Interstates 65 and 70.

Cons

Inadequate public transportation for the size of the metro region.
Extremely cold, snowy winters.

Known for its friendly residents and welcoming atmosphere, Chicago's historic Irvington neighborhood is a charming place to raise a family. Named after 19th century writer Washington Irving, the Irvington neighborhood boasts quiet residential streets at relatively affordable real estate rates. There's a strong neighborhood organization that sponsors fun activities for the area. The Irvington Halloween Festival is perhaps the most anticipated community event of the year. It's one of several reasons Irvington is an attractive Indianapolis neighborhood.

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Restaurant Reviews

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El Sol De Tala Mexican Restaurante Y Cantina
Category: Mexican
2444 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
10 Reviews
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Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant
Category: Italian
1031 E 54th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
4 Reviews
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Ichiban Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Category: Sushi Bars, Japanese
8265 US 31 S
Indianapolis, IN 46227
3 Reviews
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Mama's House
Category: Korean
8867 Pendleton Pike
Indianapolis, IN 46226
13 Reviews
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R Bistro
Category: American (New)
888 Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Schools & Demographics in Irvington

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
George W Julian Elementary School 57	K - 6	public
Our Lady Of Lourdes School	K - 8	catholic
Arlington Elementary School 2	K - 6	private
Thomas Carr Howe Academy 420	7 - 12	public
Irvington Community Charter School	K - 8	state department of education
Irvington Community School	K - 8	state department of education
Christian Park School 82	K - 6	public
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58	K - 6	public
Lutherwood School	SPECIAL EDUCATION	private
Scecina Memorial High School	9 - 12	catholic

George W Julian Elementary School 57

5435 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Ms. Debra Brown
Indianapolis Public School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	43
2nd	39
3rd	32
4th	31
5th	22
6th	28
Total students	244

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	15

Our Lady Of Lourdes School

30 S Downey Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Ms. Cara Swinefurth
Archdiocese Of Indianapolis Education

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	280

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	18
Number of Classrooms	13

Arlington Elementary School 2

6040 E Pleasant Run Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Ms. Teresa Bray

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	51

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	26
Number of Classrooms	4

Thomas Carr Howe Academy 420

4900 Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Ms. Stephanie Nixon
Indianapolis Public School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
7th	137
8th	141
9th	183
10th	147
11th	126
12th	94
Total students	912

Full-time Teachers	8
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	65

Irvington Community Charter School

6705 Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Mr. Timothy Ehrgott
Indiana State Department Of Education

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
Gifted and Talented
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	49
2nd	52
3rd	52
4th	56
5th	53
6th	54
7th	54
8th	54
Total students	527

Full-time Teachers	35
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	18

Irvington Community School

345 N Kitley Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Mr. Tim Ehrgott
Indiana State Department Of Education

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	0000108

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	16

Christian Park School 82

4700 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Ms. Margo Myers
Indianapolis Public School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	76
2nd	45
3rd	46
4th	55
5th	47
6th	58
Total students	382

Full-time Teachers	20
Student/Teacher Ratio	19
Number of Classrooms	30

Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58

321 N Linwood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Mrs. Vicky Kelley
Indianapolis Public School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	61
2nd	58
3rd	33
4th	55
5th	44
6th	45
Total students	348

Full-time Teachers	22
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	28

Lutherwood School

1525 N Ritter Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Mr. Daniel McGinley

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	81

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Scecina Memorial High School

5000 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Mr. Tom Davis
Archdiocese Of Indianapolis Education

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	351

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	50

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Indianapolis area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Indianapolis, this community has a population of 5,218

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