Enrollment
566
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Gary, Indiana, enrolling 566 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 89% of Indiana schools and 23% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 85.9% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gary Community School Corp spends $19,820 per pupil, 64% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gary's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charter School of the Dunes (836 students): Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 22:1).
Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students) and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students) alongside Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn.
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 Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn compares
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gary Community School Corp, which includes Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn.
$19,820
Per student
+64%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 50.2%
Federal 21.4%
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 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
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~566 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn a good school?
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. 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 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.
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