CARL G FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School Town of Speedway school district, located in Speedway, IN with about 162 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 15 teachers, Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Carl G. Fisher Elementary School, located in Speedway, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Speedway Schools district. Named after Carl G. Fisher—the visionary entrepreneur and founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway—the school reflects the pride and close-knit character of the surrounding community. It caters to young learners, typically spanning kindergarten through the elementary grades, and is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth.
Beyond the classroom, the school is known for its emphasis on community integration and student engagement. As part of a smaller school district, Carl G. Fisher benefits from a personalized learning atmosphere where educators focus on building strong relationships with both students and families. The school strives to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school by balancing a rigorous curriculum with extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity, teamwork, and school spirit.
For more information, contact Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 at (317) 241-6543 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Speedway, IN 46224-6410
(317) 241-6543
CARL G FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1 is a public Title I school in Speedway, IN with about 162 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School Town of Speedway
- Total Students:
- 162
- Teachers:
- 15
- 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 162 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARL G FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1 is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.2%
- Two or more races
- 11.7%
- Black or African American
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.