GLEN PARK ACAD FOR EXCEL IN LRN
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gary Community School Corp school district, located in Gary, IN with about 542 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
**Glen Park Academy for Excellence in Learning** is a public school located in the Glen Park neighborhood of Gary, Indiana. Serving students in the Gary Community School Corporation, the institution focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and student development. As a key neighborhood school, it plays an essential role in the local community by offering primary educational services to families residing in the 46408 zip code area.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. Like many schools within the Gary district, Glen Park Academy works to balance core curriculum requirements with efforts to improve student achievement and engagement. By emphasizing excellence in learning, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present within the Gary educational landscape.
For more information, contact Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn at (219) 881-3620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 881-3620
GLEN PARK ACAD FOR EXCEL IN LRN is a public Title I school in Gary, IN with about 542 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gary Community School Corp
- Total Students:
- 542
- Teachers:
- 27.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 542 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLEN PARK ACAD FOR EXCEL IN LRN is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- White
- 0.9%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.