At a glance
Reported students
249
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
256.5
James A Allison Elementary Sch 3: 249 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
14:1 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
- 268
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about James A Allison Elementary Sch 3
James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Speedway. It is one of 6 current school records connected to School Town of Speedway. NCES reports 249 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, 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 Black (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.9%). English learners represent 53.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. 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 James A Allison Elementary Sch 3
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.78 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
- 53.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.1%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black32.5%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
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 School Town of Speedway
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
Elementary · Grades KG–06
223 reported students
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
Elementary · Grades KG–06
311 reported students
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
Elementary · Grades PK–06
127 reported students
Speedway Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
264 reported students
Speedway Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
602 reported students
Public schools near James A Allison Elementary Sch 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 Elementary · School Town of Speedway | KG–06 | 223 | 0.5 mi |
| Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 Elementary · School Town of Speedway | PK–06 | 127 | 0.8 mi |
| Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 Elementary · School Town of Speedway | KG–06 | 311 | 0.9 mi |
| Clarence Farrington School 61 - an Exploratory School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 451 | 1.3 mi |
| Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - an Inquiry School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 472 | 1.4 mi |
| Lew Wallace School 107 - an Exploratory School Elementary · Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 440 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James A Allison Elementary Sch 3
What grades does James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 serve?
James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School Town of Speedway.
How many students attend James A Allison Elementary Sch 3?
James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 reported 249 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 268 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James A Allison Elementary Sch 3?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 249 students and 17.78 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 James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 a public, charter, or magnet school?
James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School Town of Speedway attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.7% 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 James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 in?
James A Allison Elementary Sch 3 is part of School Town of Speedway, based in Speedway, IN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James A Allison Elementary Sch 3?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 (0.5 mi), Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 (0.8 mi), Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.