Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Acton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Acton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Acton Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Acton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acton Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
15%
13%
White
64%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Acton Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Acton Elementary School?
534 students attend Acton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Acton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acton Elementary School?
Acton Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Acton Elementary School offer ?
Acton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Acton Elementary School part of?
Acton Elementary School is part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Acton Elementary School located?
Acton Elementary School is located in the Franklin Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 10 other public schools located in Franklin Township.
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