Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning

Summary:

Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning is an elementary school in Gary, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a predominantly African American student population, the school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and consistently low academic performance compared to state and district averages.

Glen Park Academy's academic struggles are evident in its dismal ILEARN test scores, with only 7.07% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 3.54% proficient or better in Math in the 2023-2024 school year. This places the school in the bottom 1% of elementary schools in Indiana, ranking 1008 out of 1010 schools. The school's high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.07% to 100%, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Nearby schools, such as Longfellow New Technical Elementary School, have significantly higher academic performance, with 12.64% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts.

The data suggests that the high chronic absenteeism rates at Glen Park Academy, ranging from 42.1% to 55.8% over the past three school years, are closely linked to the school's poor academic performance. Despite the economic challenges faced by the student population, the school's spending per student has fluctuated, indicating that resources may not be effectively utilized to address the unique needs of the students. Addressing the chronic absenteeism, implementing targeted academic interventions, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources should be top priorities for the school and the Gary Community School Corporation to improve outcomes for the students at Glen Park Academy.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5002 Madison St
       Gary, IN  46408


(219) 318-2800

District: Gary Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
1008th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,579 Help


Students who attend Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning usually attend:

Middle:    Bailly Middle School
High:    West Side Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.5%
Hispanic:
8.8%
White:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning ranks worse than 99.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning has the largest elementary school student body size in the Gary Community School Corp District. Racial makeup is: African American (85.5%), Hispanic (8.8%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning is 18. 3 elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning employs 29 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning is $16,579. 4 elementary schools in the Gary Community School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gary Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Gary Community School Corp 374th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 3.12 965th 985 2.0%
2008 8.86 943rd 996 5.3%
2009 3.32 987th 1003 1.6%
2010 14.02 920th 1009 8.8%
2011 21.13 883rd 1025 13.9%
2012 31.57 803rd 1015 20.9%
2013 31.38 838th 1035 19.0%
2014 23.93 893rd 1036 13.8%
2015 4.29 1005th 1040 3.4%
2016 4.17 1010th 1046 3.4%
2017 1.14 1026th 1033 0.7%
2018 2.54 1006th 1027 2.0%
2019 5.05 992nd 1031 3.8%
2021 4.46 1005th 1016 1.1%
2022 4.87 1000th 1020 2.0%
2023 4.88 999th 1016 1.7%
2024 4.00 1008th 1010 0.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 3 534 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2007 3 703 3 17 0 n/a n/a 4 730
2008 1 765 0 23 0 n/a n/a 5 794
2009 1 699 0 27 0 n/a n/a 3 730
2010 2 640 0 21 1 n/a n/a 1 665
2011 2 565 0 16 1 0 12 0 596
2012 2 561 0 19 1 0 9 0 592
2013 3 481 0 18 0 0 14 0 516
2014 5 445 1 14 0 0 17 0 482
2015 10 718 0 22 1 0 39 0 790
2016 12 567 0 27 1 0 31 0 638
2017 7 556 0 16 0 0 17 0 596
2018 5 494 0 26 0 0 17 0 542
2019 5 336 0 23 0 0 13 0 377
2020 18 463 0 34 0 0 27 0 542
2021 17 453 0 31 0 0 17 0 518
2022 16 428 0 55 0 0 17 0 516
2023 15 448 0 46 0 0 15 0 524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 552 29.0 19.0 80.3
2007 730 n/a n/a 78.5
2008 794 40.3 19.7 82.5
2009 730 40.3 18.1 82.8
2010 665 39.4 16.8 72
2011 596 36.8 16.1 92.4
2012 592 34.0 17.4 90.7
2013 516 32.0 16.1 88
2014 482 25.0 19.2 73
2015 790 24.0 32.9 84.6
2016 638 26.0 24.5 77.6
2017 596 31.0 19.2 80.9
2018 542 27.7 19.5 71.6
2019 377 20.0 18.8 100
2020 542 30.6 17.6 100
2021 518 31.0 16.6 100
2022 516 16.0 32.2 89.7
2023 524 29.0 18.0 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 552 29.0 19.0 80.3
2007 730 n/a n/a 78.5
2008 794 40.3 19.7 82.5
2009 730 40.3 18.1 82.8
2010 665 39.4 16.8 72
2011 596 36.8 16.1 92.4
2012 592 34.0 17.4 90.7
2013 516 32.0 16.1 88
2014 482 25.0 19.2 73
2015 790 24.0 32.9 84.6
2016 638 26.0 24.5 77.6
2017 596 31.0 19.2 80.9
2018 542 27.7 19.5 71.6
2019 377 20.0 18.8 100
2020 542 30.6 17.6 100
2021 518 31.0 16.6 100
2022 516 16.0 32.2 89.7
2023 524 29.0 18.0 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,880 (15.2%) $10,461 (84.8%) $12,341
2020 $1,526 (15.5%) $8,323 (84.5%) $9,849
2021 $2,923 (24.4%) $9,079 (75.6%) $12,002
2022 $5,265 (31.8%) $11,314 (68.2%) $16,579

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 992nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 999th of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning)9.48.4
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)16.99.9
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning)15.14.7
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)22.27.8
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning)15.811.2
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)15.29.5
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning)12.34.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)16.56
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning)5.36.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Gary Community School Corp)8.65.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning)19.65.5
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gary Community School Corp)20.28
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning)18.23.6
 14.6%
   5th Grade Math (Gary Community School Corp)14.83.5
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning)16.42.8
 13.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Gary Community School Corp)11.74
 7.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377524
 39%
African American336448
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2346
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White515
 200%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%86.1%
 13.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning

Students at Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning are 85% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning.

Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students who attend Glen Park Academy for Excel in Learning usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailly Middle School
High : West Side Leadership Academy


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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