Westlake Elementary School

736 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Westlake Elementary School, located on N. Sigsbee Street in Indianapolis, is part of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township. As a public elementary institution, it serves a diverse student population, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through structured curriculum and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Westlake Elementary strives to foster a supportive atmosphere by partnering with local families and utilizing resources provided by the Wayne Township district. The school’s mission typically centers on preparing young learners for future success by integrating technology into the classroom and promoting core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance. Its location in the 46214 area makes it a central hub for the local neighborhood, playing a vital role in the daily lives of the students and parents it serves.

736

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westlake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	264
Black	381
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

Black
381 (51.8%)
Hispanic
264 (35.9%)
White
59 (8.0%)
Two or More
30 (4.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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 Wayne Township
Phone:	(317)988-6900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
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 35

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 103