Parker Elementary School

278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parker Elementary School, located at 1819 Roosevelt in New Castle, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the New Castle Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for students in their primary years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while maintaining a strong connection to the local New Castle community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Parker Elementary is known for prioritizing a positive school climate that encourages student participation and character building. The staff works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Through a commitment to student achievement and a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the children residing in the New Castle area.

278

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	19
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	23

White
227 (81.7%)
Two or More
23 (8.3%)
Hispanic
19 (6.8%)
Black
7 (2.5%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	New Castle Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)521-7209
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 37