Andrew J Brown Academy

3600 N German Church Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236

Charter School 435 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Andrew J. Brown Academy, located on North German Church Road in Indianapolis, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school follows a structured academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, reading, and science, while integrating a focus on moral character development. The academy aims to provide a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, fostering both academic excellence and personal responsibility within its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Andrew J. Brown Academy places a strong emphasis on building a supportive community culture. The school is known for maintaining high expectations for its students, staff, and parents, often encouraging active family involvement to enhance the educational experience. By blending traditional instructional methods with a commitment to "Moral Focus" virtues—such as integrity, respect, and perseverance—the academy strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community.

435

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

31.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew J Brown Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	179
Black	217
Asian	1
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
217 (49.9%)
Hispanic
179 (41.1%)
Two or More
34 (7.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
White
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Andrew J Brown Academy
Phone:	(317)891-0730
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 57

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 34