- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gary, IN
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Federal NCES profile for Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180387002102
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387002102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180387002102 · Gary, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 19.5:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students)
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Side Lead
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- This school
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- Frankie Woods 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- Daniel Hale Wi 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- Beveridge Elem 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- Gary Middle Sc 365
Gary Middle School
365 students
What this shows Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn compares
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 74% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 4.2%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beveridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gary Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Gary
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter School of the Dunes
Standard public school
836 students 22:1 students per teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
Standard public school
684 students
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Standard public school
483 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Standard public school
447 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Beveridge Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
How many students attend Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn?
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn?
85.9% of students at Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn?
The largest demographic group at Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn is African American at 83.0% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn?
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn rank among elementary schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn, Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students), Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students), and Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch (450 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.