Why Andrew J. Brown Academy
Features of Andrew J. Brown Academy
Andrew J. Brown Academy provides students with a supportive learning environment centered on academic growth, meaningful opportunities, and a strong school community committed to helping every student reach their potential.
Academic Excellence
A Strong Foundation for Lifelong Success
At Andrew J. Brown Academy, students are challenged, supported and known. Our K-8 academic model combines structured instruction, high expectations and individualized support so students can build strong skills in reading, writing, math, science and beyond.
Instruction is aligned to Indiana Academic Standards and supported by 1:1 technology, targeted literacy resources and intervention programs designed to meet students where they are and help them keep moving forward. From kindergarten through eighth grade, our goal is to develop confident learners who are prepared for the next stage of their education.
Engaging Learning
Learning That Connects to the Real World
Learning at Andrew J. Brown extends beyond textbooks and worksheets. Students experience STEM and environmental education alongside a strong core curriculum, giving them opportunities to ask questions, solve problems and make meaningful connections between classroom learning and the world around them.
With technology integrated throughout instruction and opportunities for hands-on exploration, students build curiosity, creativity and the confidence to try, revise and keep learning.
Character & Leadership
Empowering the Whole Student
Andrew J. Brown Academy was built on a belief in opportunity, advocacy and the power of education. That legacy continues in a school culture that encourages students to work hard, take responsibility, show respect and understand the impact they can have on others.
Teachers and staff pair clear expectations with encouragement and mentoring, helping students develop the confidence, perseverance and leadership skills they will carry into high school, college, careers and their communities.
Student Life
A Place to Grow, Connect and Belong
Students need more than strong academics to thrive. At Andrew J. Brown, school life creates opportunities to build friendships, discover new interests and be part of something bigger than the classroom.
Athletics, enrichment opportunities, school events and community partnerships give students ways to participate, collaborate and grow. With a K-8 campus, students can spend their elementary and middle school years building lasting relationships within one school community.
Why Families Choose Andrew J. Brown Academy
Four Reasons Andrew J. Brown Academy Stands Out
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A K-8 Community
One school community from kindergarten through eighth grade gives students continuity, familiar expectations and relationships that can grow over time.
2
Structure with Support
Clear expectations, compassionate teaching and targeted academic support work together to help students build confidence and make progress.
3
Learning Beyond the Core
STEM, environmental education, technology and enrichment experiences help students connect academics to curiosity, creativity and real-world problem solving.
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A Legacy of Opportunity
Named for Indianapolis civil rights leader and educator Rev. Andrew J. Brown, the school carries forward a tradition centered on education, advocacy and opportunity for young people.
See Andrew J. Brown Academy for Yourself
The best way to understand the energy of Andrew J. Brown Academy is to experience it in person. Visit our campus, meet the people who make our school community special and see the learning spaces where students grow from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Our Neighborhood
Proudly Serving Indianapolis
Andrew J. Brown Academy is located at 4501 E. 32nd Street in Indianapolis, placing families within easy reach of neighborhoods across the city's east and northeast sides.
Our campus carries forward the history of the former Forest Manor school while creating a refreshed home for a new generation of students. The location offers the space of a full K-8 campus while remaining connected to the broader Indianapolis community and major east-side routes.
More than a school building, AJB is a community rooted in a legacy of educational opportunity and committed to helping Indianapolis students shape what comes next.