New Bethel Elementary School in Indianapolis, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

New Bethel Elementary School is a public school in Indianapolis, Indiana that is part of Franklin Township Community School Corporation. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

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5120 Senour Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46239 View local requests

https://nb.ftcsc.org/

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New Bethel Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Eickleberry

Ms. Hailee

Mrs. Keller

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New Bethel Elementary School Demographics

54%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

New Bethel Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 14, 2026

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