Spring Mill Elementary School

8250 Springmill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260

529 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Spring Mill Elementary School, located in the Washington Township district of Indianapolis, serves a diverse student body with a strong focus on academic achievement and inclusive community building. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and global-mindedness. By fostering an environment that encourages students to ask questions and take responsibility for their own learning, the school aims to prepare children to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Spring Mill is noted for its supportive school culture and active parent involvement. The school community prioritizes the social-emotional development of its students, offering various extracurricular programs and enrichment activities that cater to a wide range of interests. Its location on Springmill Road serves as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a reputation for being a welcoming, neighborhood-focused institution that values collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community.

529

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spring Mill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	121
Black	282
Asian	11
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

Black
282 (53.3%)
Hispanic
121 (22.9%)
White
76 (14.4%)
Two or More
38 (7.2%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)
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:	MSD Washington Township
Phone:	(317)259-5462
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
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 91

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 64