Clinton Central School Corporation

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Michigantown, Indiana - 2 schools

An equity score of 60/100 ranks Clinton Central School Corporation #125 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,977 per pupil, Clinton Central School Corporation ranks #101 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

867
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,977
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clinton Central School Corporation operates 2 public schools serving 867 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Clinton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,977 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 35.1% local, 52.0% state, and 12.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 60/100, ranked #125 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 451:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 16.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.9% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Clinton Central Elementary School, enrolling 527 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

Clinton Central Elementary School accounts for 58.4% of all Clinton Central School Corporation student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Clinton Central School Corporation a distant remainder — means Clinton Central School Corporation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Clinton Central School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 451:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Clinton Central School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 16.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Clinton Central School Corporation is typically wider than the Clinton Central School Corporation-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.9%
Federal
52.0%
State
35.1%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
125 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Clinton Central School Corporation.

White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
451:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Clinton Central School Corporation

School Enrollment
Clinton Central Elementary School
527
Clinton Central Junior-Senior Hs
375

How Clinton Central School Corporation Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Anderson Preparatory Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
South Newton School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Wes-Del Community Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Bloomfield School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Covington Community School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Clinton Central School Corporation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clinton Central School Corporation?

Clinton Central School Corporation has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 867 students.

How much does Clinton Central School Corporation spend per student?

Clinton Central School Corporation spends $12,977 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #125 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Clinton Central School Corporation?

Clinton Central School Corporation students are 89.9% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clinton Central School Corporation?

Clinton Central School Corporation has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #125 out of 373 districts in Indiana.