Acton Elementary School

534 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Acton Elementary School, located in the Franklin Township Community School Corporation on the southeast side of Indianapolis, serves as a foundational educational hub for its suburban community. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning through collaborative and engaging classroom experiences.

Beyond its academic focus, Acton Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, often leveraging partnerships with families to create a cohesive school culture. The campus provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the broader Franklin Township community.

534

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	43
Black	79
Asian	37
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
342 (64.0 %)
Black
79 (14.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (8.1 %)
Asian
37 (6.9 %)
Two or More
30 (5.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(317)862-6108
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 133

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 119