Akron Elementary School

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Akron Elementary School, located at 202 E Rural St in Akron, Indiana, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for students in their early academic years, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Akron Elementary serves as a central hub for the Akron community, often hosting events and programs that bridge the gap between home and school life. The faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and social-emotional skills. Through a combination of traditional teaching methods and modern educational resources, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

385

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Akron Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	69
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	3

White
308 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
69 (17.9 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tippecanoe Valley School Corp
Phone:	(574)598-2367
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 69