Serving 269 students in grades 3-5, Pettit Park School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pettit Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pettit Park School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pettit Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pettit Park School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
19%
13%
White
60%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pettit Park School's ranking?
Pettit Park School is ranked #1423 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pettit Park School often compared to?
Pettit Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elwood Haynes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Pettit Park School?
269 students attend Pettit Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pettit Park School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pettit Park School?
Pettit Park School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pettit Park School offer ?
Pettit Park School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Pettit Park School part of?
Pettit Park School is part of Kokomo School Corporation School District.
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