Clinton Prairie School Corporation

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Frankfort, Indiana - 2 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Clinton Prairie School Corporation #281 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,525 per pupil, Clinton Prairie School Corporation ranks #330 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,193
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,525
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clinton Prairie School Corporation operates 2 public schools serving 1,193 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 $10,525 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 30.1% local, 61.3% state, and 8.6% 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 36/100, ranked #281 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably less 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 452.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 19.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.5% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Clinton Prairie Elementary School, enrolling 656 students (57% of the district's total enrollment).

Clinton Prairie Elementary School accounts for 55.0% of all Clinton Prairie School Corporation student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Clinton Prairie School Corporation a distant remainder — means Clinton Prairie School Corporation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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 Prairie School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 452:1 — 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 Prairie School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 19.4% — 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 Prairie School Corporation is typically wider than the Clinton Prairie 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?

8.6%
Federal
61.3%
State
30.1%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
281 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

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

White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
452.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Clinton Prairie School Corporation

School Enrollment
Clinton Prairie Elementary School
656
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School
497

How Clinton Prairie School Corporation Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
North Knox School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Shelby Eastern Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Clinton Prairie 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 Prairie School Corporation?

Clinton Prairie School Corporation has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 1,193 students.

How much does Clinton Prairie School Corporation spend per student?

Clinton Prairie School Corporation spends $10,525 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #281 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Clinton Prairie School Corporation?

Clinton Prairie School Corporation students are 90.5% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clinton Prairie School Corporation?

Clinton Prairie School Corporation has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #281 out of 373 districts in Indiana.