Enrollment
368
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlin Park Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlin Park Elementary School
Carlin Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Angola, Indiana, enrolling 368 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 368 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Msd Steuben County also operates Angola High School (714 students) and Angola Middle School (543 students) alongside Carlin Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carlin Park Elementary School compares
Carlin Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Steuben County, which includes Carlin Park Elementary School.
$11,725
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 60.5%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carlin Park Elementary School a good school?
Carlin Park Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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