Mays Community Academy

Charter School 120 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mays Community Academy, located in Mays, Indiana, is a small, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the Indiana public school system, it operates with a focus on providing a personalized, community-oriented educational environment. The school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere, leveraging its rural setting to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families.

Academically, the academy is designed to offer a rigorous curriculum that meets Indiana state standards while maintaining the flexibility often associated with charter school models. By prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive culture, Mays Community Academy aims to help students develop both fundamental academic skills and the character traits necessary for success in secondary education. The school serves as a central hub for the small community of Mays, focusing on student growth through a blend of traditional instruction and individualized attention.

120

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mays Community Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
113 (94.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.5 %)
Two or More
3 (2.5 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mays Community Academy
Phone:	(765)645-5577
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
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 14

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 7