New Augusta Public Academy - South

6250 Rodebaugh Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

New Augusta Public Academy - South is a public school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving students in grades 3 through 6. As part of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment. It operates within a district that emphasizes cultural diversity and a holistic approach to student development, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum that balances core subjects with character education.

The school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high academic expectations and fostering a supportive community. Beyond the standard classroom instruction, New Augusta Public Academy - South often integrates technology and collaborative learning strategies to engage its students. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, the school seeks to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive and build a strong foundation for their future education.

437

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Augusta Public Academy - South
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	80
Black	305
Asian	5
Two or More	27

Black
305 (69.8%)
Hispanic
80 (18.3%)
Two or More
27 (6.2%)
White
20 (4.6%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

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:	MSD Pike Township
Phone:	(317)387-4325
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 75

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 79