James A Allison Elementary Sch 3

246 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

James A. Allison Elementary School is a public school located in Speedway, Indiana, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the School Town of Speedway district, it is situated in a close-knit suburban community on the west side of Indianapolis. The school is named in honor of James A. Allison, an automotive entrepreneur and co-founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, reflecting the deep historical ties between the school district and the town's famous racing heritage.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Allison Elementary focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting character development and student engagement. Because the School Town of Speedway is a small, independent district, the school benefits from a tight-knit administrative and community structure, often cited for its high levels of parental involvement and a strong sense of school spirit among students and staff.

246

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James A Allison Elementary Sch 3
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	56
Black	94
Asian	17
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Black
94 (38.2 %)
White
69 (28.0 %)
Hispanic
56 (22.8 %)
Asian
17 (6.9 %)
Two or More
9 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)244-9836
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 49

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 30