Central Elementary School

7001 Zionsville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268

634 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is located on Zionsville Road in Indianapolis and operates as part of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township. Situated in a suburban area, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader demographic landscape of the Pike Township community. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional growth among its elementary-aged students.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Central Elementary typically offers various programs designed to engage students in extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities. The school works closely with families and community partners to promote academic success and inclusivity. Because it is part of the Pike Township school system, it benefits from the district's centralized resources, technology integration, and a focus on preparing students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the same district.

634

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	183
Black	393
Asian	14
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
393 (62.0%)
Hispanic
183 (28.9%)
White
21 (3.3%)
Two or More
19 (3.0%)
Asian
14 (2.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	MSD Pike Township
Phone:	(317)298-2778
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 105

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 121