Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pettit Park School's student population of 215 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Positive relationships with rigorous and relevant learning for every child, every day!
School Rankings
Pettit Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pettit Park School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
20%
14%
White
53%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 #1506 out of 1,743 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Pettit Park School?
215 students attend Pettit Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pettit Park School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pettit Park School?
Pettit Park School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pettit Park School offer ?
Pettit Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pettit Park School part of?
Pettit Park School is part of Kokomo School Corporation School District.
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