BLUE ACADEMY
Blue Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Decatur Township school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 685 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, Blue Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Blue Academy is a public elementary school located in the Decatur Township school district of Indianapolis, Indiana. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. It is known for its commitment to the "Decatur Proud" philosophy, which encourages community engagement and a strong partnership between educators, families, and students.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state academic standards while integrating modern instructional practices to keep students engaged. Beyond core classroom subjects, Blue Academy places a significant emphasis on creating a positive school culture, often highlighting programs that focus on social-emotional learning and student leadership. Located on Mann Road, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, providing a foundational educational experience aimed at preparing students for success in the later stages of their academic careers.
For more information, contact Blue Academy at (317) 856-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-4100
BLUE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 685 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MSD Decatur Township
- Total Students:
- 685
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 685 students
- White
- 63.4%
- Black or African American
- 16.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.