- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairmount, IN
Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180624001098
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Fairmount · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fairmount, IN.
School address
District: Madison-Grant United School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180624001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Park Elementary School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 180624001098 · Fairmount, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 13.3:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 (489 students)
Park Elementary School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virtual Prepar
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12
489 students
- Madison-Grant
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School
453 students
- This school
Park Elementary School
292 students
- Virtual Prepar
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8
258 students
- Summitville Sc
Summitville School
230 students
- Virtual Prepar
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5
219 students
What this shows Park Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary School compares
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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,573
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Madison-Grant United School Corp reports $10,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summitville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairmount
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary School
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairmount, IN. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Park Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Fairmount, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Fairmount?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fairmount, 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 Fairmount on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison-Grant United School Corp?
Besides Park Elementary School, Madison-Grant United School Corp also operates Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12 (489 students), Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School (453 students), and Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8 (258 students). See the Madison-Grant United School Corp district page for the complete list.