Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry

Charter School 176 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Inspire Academy, located at 2801 E 16th St in Muncie, Indiana, is a tuition-free public charter school that distinguishes itself through a project-based learning (PBL) model. Known as a "School of Inquiry," the academy emphasizes hands-on exploration and critical thinking rather than traditional rote memorization. The curriculum is designed to foster student autonomy, encouraging learners to take an active role in their education by connecting academic concepts to real-world problems and community-based projects.

The school is noted for its inclusive and supportive environment, aiming to serve a diverse student population with a personalized approach. By integrating core subjects like math and literacy into immersive, multi-disciplinary units, Inspire Academy seeks to build both intellectual curiosity and essential life skills. Their approach is focused on preparing students not just for standardized testing, but for long-term success by nurturing creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong passion for learning.

176

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	6
Black	38
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
86 (48.9 %)
Two or More
45 (25.6 %)
Black
38 (21.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry
Phone:	(765)216-7980
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 23

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	20
Grade 4	18
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	21
Grade 7	20
Grade 8	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	74	42%
Male	102	58%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th