Enlace Academy

Charter School 686 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Enlace Academy, located on Kiel Avenue in Indianapolis, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating with a focus on "high expectations and high support," the school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and its mission to prepare students for success in college and beyond. The name "Enlace"—Spanish for "link"—reflects the school's core philosophy of fostering strong connections between students, families, educators, and the broader Indianapolis community to create a supportive learning environment.

The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to personalized learning and character development. By maintaining a structured, culturally responsive atmosphere, Enlace Academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable educational opportunities for a diverse student population. Beyond the core curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate students who are not only academically proficient but also civic-minded and prepared to navigate the challenges of higher education and their future careers.

686

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Enlace Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	547
Black	108
Asian	3
Two or More	10

Hispanic
547 (79.7%)
Black
108 (15.7%)
White
18 (2.6%)
Two or More
10 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Enlace Academy
Phone:	(317)383-0607
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 77

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 76