FRANCIS BELLAMY PRE-SCHOOL CENTER
The Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center, located at 9501 E 36th St in Indianapolis, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to early childhood development. As part of the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, the center focuses on providing a structured, nurturing environment designed to build the foundational academic and social skills children need before transitioning to kindergarten. By emphasizing play-based learning and early literacy, the school aims to support the diverse needs of young learners in the local community.
The facility is named after Francis Bellamy, best known as the author of the Pledge of Allegiance, and it reflects a commitment to fostering community values and early school readiness. The center typically serves families within the Lawrence Township area, providing both general education and specialized services to help students develop emotional regulation, peer interaction skills, and a preliminary understanding of core subjects. It serves as a key resource for parents seeking a formal, school-based transition into the public education system.
Indianapolis, IN 46236-2101
(317) 226-4102
FRANCIS BELLAMY PRE-SCHOOL CENTER is a public school in Indianapolis, IN with about 70 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 70
- Teachers:
- 5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 70 students
- Black or African American
- 57.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.6%
- White
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.