Arcola School

216 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arcola School, located at 11006 Arcola Rd in Arcola, Indiana, is a small, community-focused educational institution serving students in the Southwest Allen County Schools district. As a K-5 elementary school, it is known for providing a nurturing and supportive environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families. Its rural setting contributes to a close-knit atmosphere where individual student growth is prioritized within a stable and encouraging academic framework.

Academically, Arcola School focuses on core curriculum excellence while fostering a sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty who work to create inclusive classrooms that cater to the diverse needs of their students. By balancing traditional teaching methods with modern educational resources, Arcola strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school, ensuring they possess the social and academic skills necessary for long-term success.

216

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arcola School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	12
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
187 (86.6 %)
Two or More
16 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
12 (5.6 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Northwest Allen County Schools
Phone:	(260)625-3161
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 38

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 34