Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1

140 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Carl G. Fisher Elementary School, located in Speedway, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Speedway Schools district. Named after Carl G. Fisher—the visionary entrepreneur and founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway—the school reflects the pride and close-knit character of the surrounding community. It caters to young learners, typically spanning kindergarten through the elementary grades, and is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond the classroom, the school is known for its emphasis on community integration and student engagement. As part of a smaller school district, Carl G. Fisher benefits from a personalized learning atmosphere where educators focus on building strong relationships with both students and families. The school strives to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school by balancing a rigorous curriculum with extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity, teamwork, and school spirit.

140

Total Students

10.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	19
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
85 (60.7 %)
Black
25 (17.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (13.6 %)
Two or More
10 (7.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

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:	School Town of Speedway
Phone:	(317)241-6543
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 25

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 16