It opened in 1973 for students in kindergarten through grade 6. The enrollment when the school was established was 338 students and 17 classroom teachers. Currently, Indian Rock Elementary School has students in grades 2-5 with a staff of 13 classroom teachers. Academic support services are offered in reading, learning support, gifted support and speech. A computer lab is accessible for all classes, as well as a bank of computers that are networked in every classroom.
Students have access to files and Internet at both locations.
All students participate in related arts classes of art, music, library, physical education and health. The schedule operates on a six-day cycle which provides block planning periods for the teachers. Fourth grade students have the opportunity to take instrumental music lessons during the day. Fifth grade students may participate in string ensemble, band and chorus. Additionally, fifth grade students, with parent advisors, write our school newsletters.