Chapelwood Elementary School

1129 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214

779 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Chapelwood Elementary School, located on North Girls School Road in Indianapolis, is a primary educational institution within the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and character development. As part of a larger district known for its community-focused approach, Chapelwood prioritizes student engagement, utilizing a curriculum that aims to prepare young learners for the transition to intermediate and middle school education.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Chapelwood Elementary is recognized for its commitment to building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Indianapolis community. The school environment typically emphasizes inclusivity and the use of technology to enhance instructional delivery. By focusing on essential foundational skills and promoting a positive school culture, Chapelwood strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for its students, helping them develop the tools necessary for long-term success.

779

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapelwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	176
Black	450
Asian	11
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

Black
450 (57.8 %)
Hispanic
176 (22.6 %)
White
99 (12.7 %)
Two or More
42 (5.4 %)
Asian
11 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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 Wayne Township
Phone:	(317)988-6400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 114