NEW AUGUSTA PUBLIC ACADEMY - SOUTH
New Augusta Public Academy - South is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Pike Township school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 475 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 29 teachers, New Augusta Public Academy - South 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.
New Augusta Public Academy - South is a public school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving students in grades 3 through 6. As part of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment. It operates within a district that emphasizes cultural diversity and a holistic approach to student development, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum that balances core subjects with character education.
The school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high academic expectations and fostering a supportive community. Beyond the standard classroom instruction, New Augusta Public Academy - South often integrates technology and collaborative learning strategies to engage its students. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, the school seeks to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive and build a strong foundation for their future education.
For more information, contact New Augusta Public Academy - South at (317) 387-4325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46268-2589
(317) 387-4325
NEW AUGUSTA PUBLIC ACADEMY - SOUTH is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MSD Pike Township
- Total Students:
- 475
- 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 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 475 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW AUGUSTA PUBLIC ACADEMY - SOUTH is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 76.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.3%
- White
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.