Robey Elementary School

747 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Robey Elementary School, located on the west side of Indianapolis, serves students as part of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. With a focus on foundational learning, Robey Elementary works to prepare its diverse student body for future success by utilizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional learning, ensuring that students feel valued and encouraged within the classroom.

Beyond the standard academic program, the school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators. Robey Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to excel, often incorporating extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives to build school spirit and community pride. As part of the Wayne Township district, the school benefits from resources and programs designed to meet the evolving needs of its students, striving to be a stable and nurturing hub for learning in the local area.

747

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	130
Black	279
Asian	8
Two or More	71
Pacific Islander	1

Black
279 (37.3 %)
White
258 (34.5 %)
Hispanic
130 (17.4 %)
Two or More
71 (9.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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)988-6000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 88

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 118