PETTIT PARK SCHOOL

Pettit Park School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kokomo School Corporation school district, located in Kokomo, IN with about 297 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Pettit Park School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Pettit Park School, located at 901 W Havens in Kokomo, Indiana, is a long-standing educational institution serving the Kokomo School Corporation. As a primary-level school, it plays a foundational role in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing young students for success in their later academic years. The school is known for being part of a district that emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing structured curricula to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic programming, Pettit Park School serves as a central hub for families in the Kokomo area. The school environment typically emphasizes fostering a sense of community, encouraging parental involvement, and creating a safe space for children to build confidence and interpersonal skills. By integrating modern educational resources with traditional classroom instruction, the school strives to ensure that students develop the necessary literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills to succeed as they transition through the Kokomo school system.

For more information, contact Pettit Park School at (765) 454-7075 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.