At a glance
Reported students
292
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
258
Park Elementary School: 292 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
13.9:1 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
- 302
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–06 in Fairmount. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Madison-Grant United School Corp. NCES reports 292 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 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, 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 (93.2%) and multiracial (3.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Park Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White93.2%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
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.
Other schools in Madison-Grant United School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Summitville School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
230 reported students
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5
Elementary · Grades KG–05
219 reported students
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8
Middle · Grades 06–08
258 reported students
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School
High · Grades 07–12
453 reported students
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12
High · Grades 09–12
489 reported students
Beacon Online Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant
High · Grades 09–12
83 reported students
Public schools near Park Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 Elementary · Madison-Grant United School Corp | KG–05 | 219 | 2.3 mi |
| Westview Elementary School Elementary · Mississinewa Community School Corp | PK–01 | 513 | 4.8 mi |
| Summitville School Elementary · Madison-Grant United School Corp | PK–02 | 230 | 5.1 mi |
| Northview Elementary School Elementary · Mississinewa Community School Corp | 02–05 | 673 | 6.3 mi |
| Frances Slocum Elem School Elementary · Marion Community Schools | KG–04 | 473 | 8.6 mi |
| Eastbrook South Elementary Elementary · Eastbrook Community Sch Corp | KG–05 | 336 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary School
What grades does Park Elementary School serve?
Park Elementary School reports grades 03–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Madison-Grant United School Corp.
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School reported 292 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 302 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 292 students and 21 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 Park Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Madison-Grant United School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Park Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.7% 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 Park Elementary School in?
Park Elementary School is part of Madison-Grant United School Corp, based in Fairmount, IN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5 (2.3 mi), Westview Elementary School (4.8 mi), Summitville School (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.