At a glance
Reported students
213
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318
Montezuma Elementary School: 213 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
9.5:1 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
- 220
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Montezuma Elementary School
Montezuma Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Montezuma. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp. NCES reports 213 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 9.5:1, below 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 (92.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 35.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Montezuma Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.33 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 1 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
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 35.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White92.5%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.9%
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
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 Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rosedale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
318 reported students
Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
471 reported students
Public schools near Montezuma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School High · Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp | 07–12 | 471 | 6.9 mi |
| Parke Heritage High School High · North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp | 09–12 | 335 | 7.3 mi |
| Rockville Elementary School Elementary · North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp | PK–05 | 348 | 7.4 mi |
| South Vermillion High School High · South Vermillion Com Sch Corp | 09–12 | 446 | 7.4 mi |
| South Vermillion Middle School Middle · South Vermillion Com Sch Corp | 05–08 | 494 | 7.5 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · South Vermillion Com Sch Corp | PK–05 | 366 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Montezuma Elementary School
What grades does Montezuma Elementary School serve?
Montezuma Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp.
How many students attend Montezuma Elementary School?
Montezuma Elementary School reported 213 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 220 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Montezuma Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 213 students and 22.33 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 Montezuma Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Montezuma Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Montezuma Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.8% 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 Montezuma Elementary School in?
Montezuma Elementary School is part of Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp, based in Montezuma, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Montezuma Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School (6.9 mi), Parke Heritage High School (7.3 mi), Rockville Elementary School (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.