Blue Academy

686 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Blue Academy is a public elementary school located in the Decatur Township school district of Indianapolis, Indiana. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. It is known for its commitment to the "Decatur Proud" philosophy, which encourages community engagement and a strong partnership between educators, families, and students.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state academic standards while integrating modern instructional practices to keep students engaged. Beyond core classroom subjects, Blue Academy places a significant emphasis on creating a positive school culture, often highlighting programs that focus on social-emotional learning and student leadership. Located on Mann Road, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, providing a foundational educational experience aimed at preparing students for success in the later stages of their academic careers.

686

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	79
Black	239
Asian	6
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

White
321 (46.8 %)
Black
239 (34.8 %)
Hispanic
79 (11.5 %)
Two or More
39 (5.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	MSD Decatur Township
Phone:	(317)856-4100
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 90

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 98