- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kokomo, IN
Pettit Park School
Federal NCES profile for Pettit Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180537000956
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pettit Park School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pettit Park School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pettit Park School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Kokomo School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180537000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pettit Park School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180537000956 · Kokomo, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 10.8:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kokomo High School (1,393 students)
Pettit Park School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pettit Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kokomo High Sc
Kokomo High School
1,393 students
- Lafayette Park 527
Lafayette Park Elementary School
527 students
- Central Middle 451
Central Middle School
451 students
- Maple Crest Mi 435
Maple Crest Middle School
435 students
- Wallace Elemen 360
Wallace Elementary School
360 students
- This school 215
Pettit Park School
215 students
What this shows Pettit Park School reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pettit Park School compares
Pettit Park School 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 70% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,699
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Pettit Park School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Kokomo School Corporation reports $12,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pettit Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Crest Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pettit Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Kokomo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 19:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Bon Air Elementary School
Standard public school
261 students 15.4:1 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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pettit Park School
How many students attend Pettit Park School?
Pettit Park School has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pettit Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pettit Park School is 10.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% 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 Pettit Park School?
84.2% of students at Pettit Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pettit Park School?
The largest demographic group at Pettit Park School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pettit Park School?
Pettit Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Pettit Park School rank among schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pettit Park School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kokomo School Corporation?
Besides Pettit Park School, Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students), Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students), and Central Middle School (451 students). See the Kokomo School Corporation district page for the complete list.