Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch

713 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School, located in the Castleton area of Indianapolis, serves as a public primary education institution within the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school offers a variety of programs tailored to meet the needs of its student population, ensuring that learners from various backgrounds receive the support necessary to succeed in their foundational years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary places a strong focus on community engagement and building a collaborative culture between staff, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be supportive and proactive, utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school transitions. By focusing on both rigorous standards and the holistic well-being of its students, the school strives to provide a stable, enriching space for children in the 46256 area to develop their potential.

713

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	199
Black	261
Asian	7
Two or More	59

Black
261 (36.6 %)
Hispanic
199 (27.9 %)
White
187 (26.2 %)
Two or More
59 (8.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.0 %)

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 Lawrence Township
Phone:	(317)964-4600
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 95