Clinton Young Elementary School

5740 McFarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227

595 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Clinton Young Elementary School is a public school located in the Perry Township school district in Indianapolis, Indiana. Serving a diverse student population in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The faculty and staff focus on cultivating both academic success and character development, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of a multicultural student body.

Beyond the classroom, Clinton Young Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering community engagement and school spirit. The school offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, build social skills, and develop a sense of belonging. With its strategic location on McFarland Road, the school remains a key educational pillar in the Perry Township area, dedicated to preparing its students for future academic challenges and responsible citizenship.

595

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clinton Young Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	266
Black	45
Asian	84
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
266 (44.7%)
White
171 (28.7%)
Asian
84 (14.1%)
Black
45 (7.6%)
Two or More
28 (4.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Perry Township Schools
Phone:	(317)789-3400
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 130