JAMES A ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCH 3

James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School Town of Speedway school district, located in Speedway, IN with about 335 students offering grade levels from 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 22 teachers, James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

James A. Allison Elementary School is a public school located in Speedway, Indiana, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the School Town of Speedway district, it is situated in a close-knit suburban community on the west side of Indianapolis. The school is named in honor of James A. Allison, an automotive entrepreneur and co-founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, reflecting the deep historical ties between the school district and the town's famous racing heritage.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Allison Elementary focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting character development and student engagement. Because the School Town of Speedway is a small, independent district, the school benefits from a tight-knit administrative and community structure, often cited for its high levels of parental involvement and a strong sense of school spirit among students and staff.

For more information, contact James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 at (317) 244-9836 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5240 W 22nd St
Speedway, IN 46224-5021
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JAMES A ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCH 3 is a public Title I school in Speedway, IN with about 335 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
335
Teachers:
22
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
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 335 students

Black or African American
46.3%
White
29.9%
Hispanic/Latino
13.1%
Asian
7.5%
Two or more races
3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.