School Information
Student Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Rhoades Elementary is located on 502 S. Auburn Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 between Rhinehart Ave. and Bertha St. View Map
Grades Served: Kindergarten – 6th Grade, including Title-1, special education services, and Horizons Gifted/Talented
Program.
Staff: 40 teachers, media specialist, physical education, art, music, nurse, secretaries, cooks, custodians, and Cummings Counselor
Mascot: Tiger
Motto: “Making Connections to the Future”
School Colors: Royal Blue and Orange
Mission Statement: The Rhoades Elementary Community of learners is committed to the goals, values, and quality education of each student through innovation and excellence.
Facility: Rhoades School was opened in 1955 with three renovations since then. Technology is used throughout the building; 2 Computer Labs, Gymnasium, Media Center, Music and Art rooms, Cafeteria,
and New Parent Volunteer Room, Distance Learning Lab. The school underwent a complete renovation that was completed in 1999.
Partnership with Ball State: Rhoades has a partnership with Ball State University. Through this partnership Rhoades has been designated as a BSU Professional Development School and a member of the BSU-PDS Network.
We
• interview possible student teacher candidates and select the best.
• have three faculty members that serve as adjunct BSU faculty.
• have a weekly seminar taught by Rhoades staff.