- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Acton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Acton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180375000595
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #21 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Acton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acton Elementary School ranks #21 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180375000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Acton Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180375000595 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 11.5:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Central High School (3,438 students)
Acton Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Acton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central High School
3,438 students
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central Junior High
1,797 students
- Lillie Idella 1,365
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
1,365 students
- Edgewood Inter 1,300
Edgewood Intermediate School
1,300 students
- Thompson Cross 568
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
568 students
- This school 275
Acton Elementary School
275 students
What this shows Acton Elementary School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acton Elementary School compares
Acton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Asian 18.2%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Acton Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp reports $11,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Central Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Acton Elementary School
How many students attend Acton Elementary School?
Acton Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acton Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acton Elementary School?
39.7% of students at Acton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Acton Elementary School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acton Elementary School?
Acton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Acton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Acton Elementary School ranks #21 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Besides Acton Elementary School, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students), Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students), and Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students). See the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.