Park Elementary School

292 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

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.

292

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
272 (93.2%)
Two or More
11 (3.8%)
Hispanic
7 (2.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Madison-Grant United School Corp
Phone:	(765)948-5232
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 82