- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Angola, IN
Carlin Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carlin Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181110001799
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlin Park Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Angola · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlin Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlin Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Angola, IN.
School address
District: Msd Steuben County · Indiana
NCES ID 181110001799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Carlin Park Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 181110001799 · Angola, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 15.3:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Angola High School (714 students)
Carlin Park Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carlin Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angola High Sc
Angola High School
714 students
- Angola Middle
Angola Middle School
543 students
- Ryan Park Elem
Ryan Park Elementary School
384 students
- Hendry Park El
Hendry Park Elementary School
384 students
- This school
Carlin Park Elementary School
368 students
- Pleasant Lake 99
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
99 students
What this shows Carlin Park Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlin Park Elementary School compares
Carlin Park Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Carlin Park Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Steuben County reports $12,017 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlin Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Angola Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan Park Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendry Park Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlin Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carlin Park Elementary School
How many students attend Carlin Park Elementary School?
Carlin Park Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Angola, IN. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlin Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlin Park Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlin Park Elementary School?
66.4% of students at Carlin Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlin Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carlin Park Elementary School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Angola, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlin Park Elementary School?
Carlin Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlin Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Angola?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlin Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Angola, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Angola on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Steuben County?
Besides Carlin Park Elementary School, Msd Steuben County also operates Angola High School (714 students), Angola Middle School (543 students), and Ryan Park Elementary School (384 students). See the Msd Steuben County district page for the complete list.