Enrollment
384
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 181110001800
Hendry Park Elementary School — Angola, IN
Federal NCES profile for Hendry Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Msd Steuben County · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hendry Park Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hendry Park Elementary School reports 384 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Indiana average and 5% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 192 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Msd Steuben County spends $15,690 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.5% from the state, and 10.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hendry Park Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 10% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
14:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,690
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 384 Top 37% in Indiana — larger than 63% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.5% +10% vs state
NCES ID 181110001800
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 192:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.6%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Steuben County, which includes Hendry Park Elementary School.
$15,690
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hendry Park Elementary School
How many students attend Hendry Park Elementary School?
Hendry Park Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Angola, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hendry Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hendry Park Elementary School is 14:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hendry Park Elementary School?
54.5% of students at Hendry Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hendry Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hendry Park Elementary School is White at 82.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Angola, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hendry Park Elementary School?
Hendry Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.