Franklin Township Community School Corporation School District

6141 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Franklin Township Community School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,852 students in Franklin Township Community School Corporation School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Franklin Township Community School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,432 Schools
# Students
11,240 Students
662,111 Students
# Teachers
609 Teachers
43,979 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Franklin Township Community School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#103 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
39%
45%
41%
43%
34%
(21-22)
97%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
12%
14%
% White
56%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,339 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,991 is less than the state median of $12,816. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$127 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,339
$13,185
Spending / Student
$10,991
$12,816

Best Franklin Township Community School Corporation School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Adams Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7341 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-2065
Gr: K-3 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Thompson Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7525 E Thompson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 860-4600
Gr: K-3 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8010 Acton Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6108
Gr: K-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6620 Shelbyville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-3421
Gr: K-3 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8735 Indian Creek Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-5900
Gr: 4-6 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9010 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 860-4700
Gr: K-3 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5814 S Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 782-4274
Gr: K-3 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Edgewood Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7620 Edgewood
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 803-5024
Gr: 4-6 | 1,265 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,240 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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