AVONDALE MEADOWS ACADEMY

Avondale Meadows Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Avondale Meadows Academy school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 463 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Avondale Meadows Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Avondale Meadows Academy, located on Meadows Drive in Indianapolis, is a public charter elementary school that serves a diverse student population with a commitment to academic excellence and community development. As part of the Meadows neighborhood revitalization efforts, the school operates with a mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities to families in the area. It focuses on a rigorous curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes character development and student engagement.

Beyond the classroom, the academy is notable for its emphasis on small-group instruction and data-driven teaching methods, which allow educators to tailor their approach to meet the individual needs of their students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaborates with local organizations to provide a holistic support system for children. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its students, Avondale Meadows Academy strives to prepare its learners for success in middle school and beyond, acting as a cornerstone institution for the families it serves.

For more information, contact Avondale Meadows Academy at (317) 803-3182 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205-3114
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AVONDALE MEADOWS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Indianapolis, IN with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Indianapolis Charter School Board
Total Students:
463
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 463 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AVONDALE MEADOWS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
White
1.1%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.