Snacks Crossing Elementary School

793 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Snacks Crossing Elementary School is a public school located in the Pike Township area of Indianapolis, Indiana. Serving a diverse student population, the school is part of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township and focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both academic growth and personal development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its elementary-aged learners.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Snacks Crossing emphasizes community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school environment is typically characterized by a commitment to inclusivity, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By offering various programs and initiatives, the staff at Snacks Crossing strives to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, ensuring that students feel engaged, challenged, and supported throughout their formative years.

793

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Snacks Crossing Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	191
Black	496
Asian	12
Two or More	49

Black
496 (62.5%)
Hispanic
191 (24.1%)
Two or More
49 (6.2%)
White
45 (5.7%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)

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)295-7200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 331

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 82