School Information

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.

MSD of Wayne Township Elementary Grading Scale

Grade Level Standards Percent Based Letter Grade
Exemplary 100 A+
93-99 A
90-92 A-
Proficient 87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
Progressing 77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
65-69 D
Not Meeting Standards 50-64 F