Hendry Park Elementary School

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hendry Park Elementary School, located in Angola, Indiana, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in the early stages of their education, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. As a community-oriented institution, Hendry Park is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, character growth, and collaborative participation among its diverse student body.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is known for its commitment to student engagement and school spirit, often participating in local community initiatives and fostering partnerships with families to ensure student success. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and prioritizing a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Hendry Park strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. The school serves as a central hub for the Angola neighborhood, reflecting the values and educational goals of the surrounding community.

365

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hendry Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	50
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
297 (81.4 %)
Hispanic
50 (13.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.7 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MSD Steuben County
Phone:	(260)665-3215
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 57