Oaklandon Elementary School

6702 Oaklandon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236

483 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Oaklandon Elementary School, located on Oaklandon Road in Indianapolis, is a public school serving students as part of the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oaklandon Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and building partnerships between families and educators. The school creates a collaborative culture by offering various extracurricular opportunities and engaging programs that help students explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a dedicated staff and a focus on student-centered instruction, Oaklandon strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and welcoming setting.

483

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oaklandon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	60
Black	232
Asian	6
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

Black
232 (48.0 %)
White
128 (26.5 %)
Hispanic
60 (12.4 %)
Two or More
56 (11.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)964-4800
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
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

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 100