ACE Preparatory Academy

5326 Hillside Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220

Charter School 149 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

ACE Preparatory Academy, located on Hillside Avenue in Indianapolis, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–5. The school is built upon a philosophy of high expectations, character development, and rigorous academic standards, aiming to prepare its students for success in college and beyond. By focusing on a structured learning environment and fostering a strong sense of community, the academy seeks to bridge educational gaps and ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to a high-quality education.

The school is well-regarded for its "whole-child" approach, which balances challenging academic curricula with deliberate instruction in social-emotional skills. Teachers at ACE Prep emphasize small-group instruction and data-driven teaching methods to meet the individual needs of their students. Through its commitment to a mission of excellence and equity, the academy strives to cultivate not only academic scholars but also responsible, engaged citizens who are prepared to thrive in middle school and throughout their future educational journeys.

149

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACE Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	16
Black	104
Two or More	14

Black
104 (69.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (10.7 %)
White
15 (10.1 %)
Two or More
14 (9.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ACE Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(317)744-9847
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 27

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 23