FISHBACK CREEK PUBLIC ACADEMY

Fishback Creek Public Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Pike Township school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 536 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, Fishback Creek Public Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Fishback Creek Public Academy, located in Indianapolis, is a dynamic elementary school within the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The facility is designed to encourage collaboration and active learning, utilizing modern resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fishback Creek emphasizes character development and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a dedicated staff and an emphasis on parent-teacher collaboration, the academy strives to create a nurturing environment where students are prepared for both middle school success and long-term academic growth.

For more information, contact Fishback Creek Public Academy at (317) 347-8470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8301 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46278-1133
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FISHBACK CREEK PUBLIC ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 536 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MSD Pike Township
Total Students:
536
Teachers:
32
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 536 students

Black or African American
49.4%
White
27.1%
Two or more races
10.3%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Asian
3.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.