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Argos Community Elementary

Grades PK–05 · Elementary · Argos, IN · NCES 180018000047

At a glance

Reported students

319

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana elementary enrollment

25th percentile

Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

319.5

Argos Community Elementary: 319 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
0
Teachers (FTE)
16.6
Student–teacher ratio
0:1

What the reported data says about Argos Community Elementary

Argos Community Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Argos. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Argos Community Schools. NCES reports 319 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Argos Community Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.62 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch
56.1%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0.62
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White88.4%
  • Hispanic8.5%
  • Black0.3%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Argos Community Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Webster Elementary School

Elementary · Plymouth Community School Corp

PK–043106.8 mi
Menominee Elementary School

Elementary · Plymouth Community School Corp

PK–043796.9 mi
Washington Discovery Academy

Elementary · Plymouth Community School Corp

PK–042577.9 mi
Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary · Plymouth Community School Corp

PK–042408.2 mi
Triton Elementary School

Elementary · Triton School Corporation

PK–065178.3 mi
Culver Elementary School

Elementary · Culver Community Schools Corp

PK–053869.3 mi

Frequently asked questions about Argos Community Elementary

What grades does Argos Community Elementary serve?

Argos Community Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Argos Community Schools.

How many students attend Argos Community Elementary?

Argos Community Elementary reported 319 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 0 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Argos Community Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 319 students and 22.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Argos Community Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Argos Community Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Argos Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Argos Community Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

56.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Argos Community Elementary in?

Argos Community Elementary is part of Argos Community Schools, based in Argos, IN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Argos Community Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Webster Elementary School (6.8 mi), Menominee Elementary School (6.9 mi), Washington Discovery Academy (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.