ACTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Acton Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 452 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Acton Elementary School 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.
Acton Elementary School, located in the Franklin Township Community School Corporation on the southeast side of Indianapolis, serves as a foundational educational hub for its suburban community. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning through collaborative and engaging classroom experiences.
Beyond its academic focus, Acton Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, often leveraging partnerships with families to create a cohesive school culture. The campus provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the broader Franklin Township community.
For more information, contact Acton Elementary School at (317) 862-6108 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46259-1599
(317) 862-6108
ACTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Indianapolis, IN with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
- Total Students:
- 452
- Teachers:
- 22
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 452 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.