Little Quakers Academy

210 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Little Quakers Academy, located at 401 Elm Dr in Plainfield, Indiana, is a specialized early childhood education center operated by the Plainfield Community School Corporation. Designed as a hub for early learning, the academy focuses on providing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate environment for preschoolers. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to inclusive education, offering a range of programs that cater to children with diverse learning needs, including those enrolled in special education services, alongside their typically developing peers.

The academy emphasizes a play-based curriculum that prepares students for the transition to kindergarten by fostering social-emotional growth, early literacy, and foundational cognitive skills. By integrating state-aligned educational standards with a supportive, nurturing atmosphere, Little Quakers Academy aims to build a strong academic and social base for the youngest members of the Plainfield community. Its partnership with the local school district ensures that students benefit from professional resources and a seamless alignment with the broader district’s educational goals.

210

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Quakers Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	7
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
164 (78.1%)
Black
17 (8.1%)
Two or More
17 (8.1%)
Hispanic
7 (3.3%)
Asian
5 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainfield Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)839-0120
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 210