ENLACE ACADEMY

Enlace Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Enlace Academy school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 428 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th 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 29 teachers, Enlace Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Enlace Academy, located on Kiel Avenue in Indianapolis, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating with a focus on "high expectations and high support," the school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and its mission to prepare students for success in college and beyond. The name "Enlace"—Spanish for "link"—reflects the school's core philosophy of fostering strong connections between students, families, educators, and the broader Indianapolis community to create a supportive learning environment.

The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to personalized learning and character development. By maintaining a structured, culturally responsive atmosphere, Enlace Academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable educational opportunities for a diverse student population. Beyond the core curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate students who are not only academically proficient but also civic-minded and prepared to navigate the challenges of higher education and their future careers.

For more information, contact Enlace Academy at (317) 383-0607 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3725 Kiel Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46224
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ENLACE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Indianapolis, IN with about 428 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Indianapolis Charter School Board
District:
Enlace Academy
Total Students:
428
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th 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 428 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ENLACE ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.5%
Black or African American
20.8%
Two or more races
1.9%
White
1.6%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.