Arlington Elementary School

5814 S Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237

454 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Arlington Elementary School is a public school located in the Perry Township school district of Indianapolis, Indiana. Situated on South Arlington Avenue, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the growing community of the Perry Township area. The school is part of a district known for its strong focus on academic achievement, inclusive programming, and providing comprehensive support services to help students meet grade-level standards.

The educational environment at Arlington Elementary is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like other schools in the Perry Township district, Arlington emphasizes student engagement and utilizes a variety of resources to support diverse learners, including those who may be English language learners. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a supportive school culture, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while remaining an integral part of the local Indianapolis community.

454

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	55
Black	69
Asian	66
Two or More	45

White
219 (48.2%)
Black
69 (15.2%)
Asian
66 (14.5%)
Hispanic
55 (12.1%)
Two or More
45 (9.9%)

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:	Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(317)782-4274
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 94

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 143