Very Good
#560 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 31% in state
Acton Elementary School
Elementary School · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indianapolis, IN
A Franklin Township Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8010 Acton Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259
- Math 58% vs IN 47% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Acton Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Acton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,615
Median home value
$304,800
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
96.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–3 | 2.3 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Mary Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–3 | 3.4 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Bunker Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–3 | 4.3 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–3 | 4.3 mi | 646 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Acton Elementary School is listed in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Acton Elementary School
Acton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 538 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Acton Elementary School
What grades does Acton Elementary School serve?
Acton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Acton Elementary School?
Acton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acton Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Acton Elementary School rank in IN?
Acton Elementary School ranks #560 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Acton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Acton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Acton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Acton Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Acton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Acton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Acton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Acton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acton Elementary School?
47.6% of students at Acton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (317) 862-6108
- Area population (ZIP 46259)
- 15,049
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46259; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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