North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp

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Rockville, Indiana - 4 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp #53 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,953 per pupil, North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp ranks #105 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,194
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,953
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp operates 4 public schools serving 1,194 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Parke County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,953 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 30.3% local, 53.8% state, and 16.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 71/100, ranked #53 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 253.1:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.1% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Rockville Elementary School, with a diversity index of 17.7/100.

Its largest campus is Rockville Elementary School, enrolling 348 students (29% of the district's total enrollment).

Rockville Elementary School accounts for 29.1% of all North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp student enrollment

That dominant concentration means North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 55.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp student-counselor ratio is 253:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp is typically wider than the North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 20.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp is typically wider than the North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.0%
Federal
53.8%
State
30.3%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
53 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp.

White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 3.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 13.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp's schools, below the Indiana average of 39.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Rockville Elementary School 17.7
  2. 2 Turkey Run Elementary School 12.4
  3. 3 Parke Heritage Middle School 11.5
  4. 4 Parke Heritage High School 11.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
253.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp

School Enrollment
Rockville Elementary School
348
Parke Heritage High School
335
Parke Heritage Middle School
249
Turkey Run Elementary School
248

How North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
North Knox School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Shelby Eastern Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp?

North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp has 4 schools, including 2 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,194 students.

How much does North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp spend per student?

North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp spends $12,953 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #53 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp?

North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp students are 93.1% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp?

North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #53 out of 373 districts in Indiana.