At a glance
Reported students
215
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
319.5
Pettit Park School: 215 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
15:1 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
- 276
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Pettit Park School
Pettit Park School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kokomo. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Kokomo School Corporation. NCES reports 215 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 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, 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 (52.6%) and Black (20%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pettit Park School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 26.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.6%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black20%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15.3%
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.
Other schools in Kokomo School Corporation
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maple Crest STEM Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
187 reported students
Bon Air Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
261 reported students
Sycamore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
305 reported students
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
Boulevard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Wallace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
360 reported students
Public schools near Pettit Park School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Park Elementary School Elementary · Kokomo School Corporation | PK–05 | 527 | 0.5 mi |
| Wallace Elementary School Elementary · Kokomo School Corporation | KG–05 | 360 | 1.2 mi |
| Sycamore Elementary School Elementary · Kokomo School Corporation | PK–05 | 305 | 1.6 mi |
| Bon Air Elementary School Elementary · Kokomo School Corporation | PK–03 | 261 | 1.6 mi |
| Elwood Haynes Elementary School Elementary · Kokomo School Corporation | PK–05 | 334 | 1.9 mi |
| Boulevard Elementary School Elementary · Kokomo School Corporation | PK–05 | 340 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pettit Park School
What grades does Pettit Park School serve?
Pettit Park School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kokomo School Corporation.
How many students attend Pettit Park School?
Pettit Park School reported 215 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 276 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pettit Park School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 215 students and 14.33 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 Pettit Park School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pettit Park School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Pettit Park School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pettit Park School in?
Pettit Park School is part of Kokomo School Corporation, based in Kokomo, IN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pettit Park School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lafayette Park Elementary School (0.5 mi), Wallace Elementary School (1.2 mi), Sycamore Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.