- Enrollment
- 2,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rosa Parks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180882001809
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosa Parks Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosa Parks Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks #2 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882001809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Rosa Parks Elementary School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 180882001809 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 14:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students)
Rosa Parks Elementary School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rosa Parks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian High School
2,455 students
- Southport High
Southport High School
2,431 students
- Southport Midd
Southport Middle School
1,304 students
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian Middle School
1,278 students
- This school 658
Rosa Parks Elementary School
658 students
- Mary Bryan Ele 644
Mary Bryan Elementary School
644 students
What this shows Rosa Parks Elementary School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosa Parks Elementary School compares
Rosa Parks Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,765
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
10
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Asian 21.1%
African American 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 9.3%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Rosa Parks Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Township Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosa Parks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Meridian Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Bryan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosa Parks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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Victory College Prep Academy
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Forest Glen Elementary School
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Indiana Connections Career Academy
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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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosa Parks Elementary School
How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Rosa Parks Elementary School has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Rosa Parks Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Rosa Parks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosa Parks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rosa Parks Elementary School is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Rosa Parks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Rosa Parks Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks #2 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry Township Schools?
Besides Rosa Parks Elementary School, Perry Township Schools also operates Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students), Southport High School (2,431 students), and Southport Middle School (1,304 students). See the Perry Township Schools district page for the complete list.