Nora Elementary School

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nora Elementary School, located in the Nora neighborhood of Indianapolis, is a key component of the Washington Township Metropolitan School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its focus on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic foundations while offering various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its students, often focusing on community engagement and the holistic development of children from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Beyond its core curriculum, Nora Elementary is recognized for its commitment to fostering a vibrant school culture. The staff typically prioritizes collaborative learning and building strong relationships with families to ensure student success. As part of a larger district known for its diverse demographic and inclusive practices, Nora Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school by balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities that encourage social-emotional growth and personal interests.

507

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nora Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	165
Black	176
Asian	19
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	3

Black
176 (34.7 %)
Hispanic
165 (32.5 %)
White
110 (21.7 %)
Two or More
34 (6.7 %)
Asian
19 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	MSD Washington Township
Phone:	(317)844-5436
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 86

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 80