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.

5151 W 14th St
Speedway, IN 46224-6410
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 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.