Rural Community Academy

Charter School 85 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rural Community Academy (RCA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Sullivan, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a project-based learning model that emphasizes hands-on education, critical thinking, and the integration of real-world experiences into the classroom. By maintaining smaller class sizes, RCA focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where teachers can closely monitor individual student progress and foster a strong, supportive school culture.

Beyond core academic instruction, Rural Community Academy is deeply invested in connecting its students to the surrounding community and environment. The school often utilizes its rural setting to offer unique outdoor learning opportunities and collaborative projects that encourage students to become active, engaged citizens. By prioritizing both character development and academic achievement, RCA aims to equip its students with the practical skills and confidence necessary to succeed in high school and beyond.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rural Community Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1

White
82 (96.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.4 %)
Two or More
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rural Community Schools Inc
Phone:	(812)382-4500
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 12

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 6