- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Castle, IN
Parker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180744002157
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in New Castle, IN.
School address
District: New Castle Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180744002157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Parker Elementary School grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 180744002157 · New Castle, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 14.6:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: New Castle High School (828 students)
Parker Elementary School grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Parker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Castle Hig
New Castle High School
828 students
- New Castle Mid
New Castle Middle School
627 students
- Wilbur Wright 305
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
305 students
- This school 278
Parker Elementary School
278 students
- Eastwood Eleme 257
Eastwood Elementary School
257 students
- Westwood Eleme 256
Westwood Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Parker Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Elementary School compares
Parker Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$14,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Parker Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Castle Community School Corp reports $14,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Castle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Wright Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in New Castle
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
Standard public school
331 students 15:1 students per teacher
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch
Standard public school
289 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Eastwood Elementary School
Standard public school
257 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
256 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
Standard public school
246 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker Elementary School
How many students attend Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Castle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 Parker Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Parker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parker Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in New Castle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Elementary School?
Parker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Parker Elementary School rank among schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in New Castle, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in New Castle Community School Corp?
Besides Parker Elementary School, New Castle Community School Corp also operates New Castle High School (828 students), New Castle Middle School (627 students), and Wilbur Wright Elementary School (305 students). See the New Castle Community School Corp district page for the complete list.