At a glance
Reported students
454
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Arlington Elementary School: 454 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 506
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Arlington Elementary School
Arlington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Indianapolis. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Franklin Township Com Sch Corp. NCES reports 454 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.2%) and Black (15.2%). English learners represent 20.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Arlington Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.2%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black15.2%
- Asian14.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mary Adams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
451 reported students
New Bethel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
439 reported students
South Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
476 reported students
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
487 reported students
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
568 reported students
Acton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
275 reported students
Public schools near Arlington Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Elementary School Elementary · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | KG–03 | 487 | 1.3 mi |
| Jeremiah Gray Elementary School Elementary · Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 591 | 1.6 mi |
| Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Elementary · Perry Township Schools | PK–01 | 417 | 1.6 mi |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch Elementary · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | KG–03 | 568 | 1.8 mi |
| Hornet Park Elementary School Elementary · Beech Grove City Schools | PK–01 | 461 | 2 mi |
| South Grove Elementary School Elementary · Beech Grove City Schools | 02–06 | 586 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Elementary School
What grades does Arlington Elementary School serve?
Arlington Elementary School reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp.
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School reported 454 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 506 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 454 students and 31.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arlington Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arlington Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Franklin Township Com Sch Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Arlington Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Arlington Elementary School in?
Arlington Elementary School is part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arlington Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bunker Hill Elementary School (1.3 mi), Jeremiah Gray Elementary School (1.6 mi), Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.