Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
31%
13%
White
41%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy?
93 students attend Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy students are White, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy?
Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy offer ?
Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy part of?
Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy is part of Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy School District.
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