William Henry Burkhart Elementary

449 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

William Henry Burkhart Elementary School, located at 5701 Brill Rd in Indianapolis, is a public school serving students within the Perry Township Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while also incorporating programs that support the social and emotional development of its students.

The school community at Burkhart Elementary is characterized by a collaborative spirit involving staff, parents, and local stakeholders who work together to support student achievement. With a focus on preparing children for middle school and beyond, the faculty employs various instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles. By prioritizing a welcoming atmosphere and academic growth, William Henry Burkhart Elementary serves as a central hub for families in the local Indianapolis area, aiming to provide a high-quality educational experience for every student who walks through its doors.

449

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Henry Burkhart Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	50
Black	96
Asian	181
Two or More	23

Asian
181 (40.3%)
White
99 (22.0%)
Black
96 (21.4%)
Hispanic
50 (11.1%)
Two or More
23 (5.1%)

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)789-3600
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 1 103

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 83