Serving 538 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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- 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
Top Rankings
Acton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Acton Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
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 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
16%
13%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acton Elementary School's ranking?
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?
538 students attend Acton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Acton Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acton Elementary School?
Acton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
School Reviews
Review Acton Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
