Park Elementary School

Summary:

Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fairmount, Indiana, serving grades 3-6 with a student population of 332. The school is part of the Madison-Grant United School Corporation, which is ranked 274 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a lower-ranked school district, Park Elementary School has maintained a consistent level of academic performance, ranking in the top 60% of Indiana elementary schools for the past several years. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.47%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Park Elementary consistently outperforms the Madison-Grant United School Corporation and the state of Indiana in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 34% of Park Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 23.6% for the district and 38.6-41.8% for the state. In Math, 29.67% of Park Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 15.13% for the district.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Park Elementary School, ranging from 50.69% to 63.55% over the past three school years, suggests that the school serves a population with greater economic challenges compared to the surrounding schools. However, the school's strong academic performance indicates that it is effectively supporting its students despite these socioeconomic factors. When compared to other nearby schools, such as the Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5, Park Elementary stands out for its higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 500 S Sycamore
       Fairmount, IN  46928


(765) 948-5232

District: Madison-Grant United School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
607th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,511 Help


Students who attend Park Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Madison-Grant Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Elementary School ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.53. (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 Park Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Madison-Grant United School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Madison-Grant United School Corp District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 14.7. 1 elementary schools in the Madison-Grant United School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary School is $9,511. 1 elementary schools in the Madison-Grant United School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Madison-Grant United School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison-Grant United School Corp 276th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.19 293rd 326 10.1%
2005 39.01 680th 959 29.1%
2006 54.80 486th 961 49.4%
2007 42.89 669th 985 32.1%
2008 43.74 672nd 996 32.5%
2009 59.90 455th 1003 54.6%
2011 55.68 537th 1025 47.6%
2012 47.00 655th 1015 35.5%
2013 43.32 699th 1035 32.5%
2014 57.95 502nd 1036 51.5%
2015 51.59 567th 1040 45.5%
2016 55.87 530th 1046 49.3%
2017 50.27 588th 1033 43.1%
2018 46.39 636th 1027 38.1%
2019 43.34 644th 1031 37.5%
2021 42.72 621st 1016 38.9%
2022 41.09 638th 1020 37.5%
2023 45.71 579th 1016 43.0%
2024 41.53 607th 1010 39.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 452 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 452 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1990 447 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1991 441 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1992 446 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 454 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1994 467 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 489 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 5 495
1996 489 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 5 495
1997 488 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 493
1998 503 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 517 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 506 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 493 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 452 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 452 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 433 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 405 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 395 3 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 374 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 7 385
2008 357 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 6 367
2009 335 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 7 345
2010 344 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 1 355
2011 319 0 0 6 1 0 10 0 336
2012 318 2 0 7 1 0 8 0 336
2013 394 4 0 7 1 0 13 0 419
2014 381 2 0 10 1 0 11 0 405
2015 348 4 0 9 1 1 10 0 373
2016 359 4 0 6 1 0 9 0 379
2017 344 4 0 9 2 0 13 0 372
2018 340 3 0 10 2 0 11 0 366
2019 326 1 0 5 2 0 11 0 345
2020 303 2 0 5 3 0 12 0 325
2021 270 0 0 6 2 0 10 0 288
2022 286 0 0 4 2 0 10 0 302
2023 307 0 0 8 3 0 14 0 332

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 25.7 17.7 16.9
1989 455 25.7 17.7 12.1
1990 451 27.5 16.4 18.8
1991 446 26.5 16.8 17.9
1992 446 27.5 16.2 19.3
1993 454 27.7 16.4 18.9
1994 468 25.0 18.7 24.6
1995 495 24.5 20.2 24.9
1996 495 24.5 20.2 24.9
1997 493 25.5 19.3 23.8
1998 503 28.5 17.6 22.7
1999 517 29.8 17.3 32.1
2000 506 30.5 16.6 33.4
2001 495 30.1 16.4 33.9
2002 456 28.8 15.8 36.4
2003 456 28.8 15.8 36.4
2004 439 29.7 14.8 36.4
2005 412 28.5 14.5 31.6
2006 405 27.0 15.0 42.5
2007 385 n/a n/a 43.1
2008 367 27.2 13.5 39.3
2009 345 28.2 12.2 43.8
2010 355 28.1 12.6 32.5
2011 336 29.3 11.4 46.7
2012 336 25.0 13.4 54.2
2013 419 25.0 16.7 56.3
2014 405 26.0 15.5 54.3
2015 373 21.0 17.7 56
2016 379 23.0 16.4 3.2
2017 372 23.0 16.1 53.2
2018 366 22.0 16.6 57.7
2019 345 24.0 14.3 54.5
2020 325 22.0 14.7 55.4
2021 288 19.9 14.4 50.7
2022 302 19.5 15.4 51.3
2023 332 22.5 14.7 63.6

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 25.7 17.7 16.9
1989 455 25.7 17.7 12.1
1990 451 27.5 16.4 18.8
1991 446 26.5 16.8 17.9
1992 446 27.5 16.2 19.3
1993 454 27.7 16.4 18.9
1994 468 25.0 18.7 24.6
1995 495 24.5 20.2 24.9
1996 495 24.5 20.2 24.9
1997 493 25.5 19.3 23.8
1998 503 28.5 17.6 22.7
1999 517 29.8 17.3 32.1
2000 506 30.5 16.6 33.4
2001 495 30.1 16.4 33.9
2002 456 28.8 15.8 36.4
2003 456 28.8 15.8 36.4
2004 439 29.7 14.8 36.4
2005 412 28.5 14.5 31.6
2006 405 27.0 15.0 42.5
2007 385 n/a n/a 43.1
2008 367 27.2 13.5 39.3
2009 345 28.2 12.2 43.8
2010 355 28.1 12.6 32.5
2011 336 29.3 11.4 46.7
2012 336 25.0 13.4 54.2
2013 419 25.0 16.7 56.3
2014 405 26.0 15.5 54.3
2015 373 21.0 17.7 56
2016 379 23.0 16.4 3.2
2017 372 23.0 16.1 53.2
2018 366 22.0 16.6 57.7
2019 345 24.0 14.3 54.5
2020 325 22.0 14.7 55.4
2021 288 19.9 14.4 50.7
2022 302 19.5 15.4 51.3
2023 332 22.5 14.7 63.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $644 (7.4%) $8,006 (92.6%) $8,650
2020 $718 (7.7%) $8,568 (92.3%) $9,286
2021 $1,602 (15.7%) $8,594 (84.3%) $10,196
2022 $1,230 (12.9%) $8,280 (87.1%) $9,510

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 644th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 579th of 1016 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)37.124.4
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison-Grant United School Corp)3520
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Park Elementary School)68.637.2
 31.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Madison-Grant United School Corp)58.326.7
 31.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)3037
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison-Grant United School Corp)36.627.7
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Park Elementary School)4540.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Madison-Grant United School Corp)40.829.4
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Park Elementary School)27.530.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Madison-Grant United School Corp)33.821.9
 12%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)42.343.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison-Grant United School Corp)43.129.2
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Park Elementary School)34.625.6
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Madison-Grant United School Corp)36.116.9
 19.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Park Elementary School)46.262.8
 16.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Madison-Grant United School Corp)45.842.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)49.135.6
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Madison-Grant United School Corp)53.923.4
 30.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Park Elementary School)35.821.1
 14.7%
   6th Grade Math (Madison-Grant United School Corp)42.713.6
 29.2%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Park Elementary School)49.135.6
 13.5%
   6th Grade Science (Madison-Grant United School Corp)55.124.8
 30.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students345332
 3.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White326307
 5.8%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%63.6%
 9.1%


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Park Elementary School ranks 607th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Park Elementary School.

Students who attend Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Madison-Grant Junior/Senior High School

Students at Park Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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