PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Park Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Madison-Grant United School Corp school district, located in Fairmount, IN with about 366 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Park Elementary School, located at 500 S. Sycamore in Fairmount, Indiana, serves as a central pillar of the local community as part of the Madison-Grant United School Corporation. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. It prides itself on maintaining a supportive, small-town learning environment where teachers and staff prioritize foundational skill-building and character development to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond its core curriculum, Park Elementary is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining the historical values associated with the Fairmount area. The school works closely with families to create an inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged. By balancing traditional instructional methods with modern educational standards, the school strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning among its students, serving as a vital resource for the families of Fairmount.

For more information, contact Park Elementary School at (765) 948-5232 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 S Sycamore
Fairmount, IN 46928-2099
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PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fairmount, IN with about 366 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
366
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 366 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.9%
Two or more races
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.