ARCOLA SCHOOL

Arcola School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northwest Allen County Schools school district, located in Arcola, IN with about 181 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 16 teachers, Arcola School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Arcola School, located at 11006 Arcola Rd in Arcola, Indiana, is a small, community-focused educational institution serving students in the Southwest Allen County Schools district. As a K-5 elementary school, it is known for providing a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. Its rural setting contributes to a close-knit atmosphere where individual student growth is prioritized within a stable and encouraging academic framework.

Academically, Arcola School focuses on core curriculum excellence while fostering a sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty who work to create inclusive classrooms that cater to the diverse needs of their students. By balancing traditional teaching methods with modern educational resources, Arcola strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school, ensuring they possess the social and academic skills necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact Arcola School at (260) 625-3161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11006 Arcola Rd
Arcola, IN 46704
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ARCOLA SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Arcola, IN with about 181 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
181
Teachers:
16.5
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 targeted assistance 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 181 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ARCOLA SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
85.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Two or more races
5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Black or African American
1.1%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.