Pleasant Run Elementary School

1800 N Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219

507 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Pleasant Run Elementary School, located on North Franklin Road in Indianapolis, is part of the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. As a key part of the Warren Township community, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among students, staff, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pleasant Run Elementary places significant value on community engagement and the holistic development of its learners. The school leverages its resources to offer various programs designed to challenge students academically while ensuring they feel safe and encouraged. With a commitment to the "Warren Way," the school encourages high expectations and strong character development, aiming to bridge equity gaps and ensure that every student has access to the tools and support necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

507

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Run Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	195
Black	216
Asian	1
Two or More	34
American Indian	3

Black
216 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
195 (38.5 %)
White
58 (11.4 %)
Two or More
34 (6.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
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 Warren Township
Phone:	(317)532-3800
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
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 120

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 85