- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, IN
Clark Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180189000244
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN.
School address
District: Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180189000244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Clark Elementary School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 180189000244 · Franklin, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 13.8:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students)
Clark Elementary School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Clark Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteland Comm
Whiteland Community High School
2,144 students
- Clark Pleasant
Clark Pleasant Middle School
1,690 students
- Grassy Creek E 847
Grassy Creek Elementary School
847 students
- Ray Crowe Elem 611
Ray Crowe Elementary
611 students
- Pleasant Cross 578
Pleasant Crossing Elementary
578 students
- This school 440
Clark Elementary School
440 students
What this shows Clark Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Elementary School compares
Clark Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 40.2%
White 39.1%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Clark Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp reports $13,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteland Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grassy Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Crowe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Crossing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Franklin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Elementary School
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Elementary School?
51.2% of students at Clark Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Elementary School is Asian at 40.2% of enrollment, in Franklin, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Elementary School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp?
Besides Clark Elementary School, Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp also operates Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students), Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students), and Grassy Creek Elementary School (847 students). See the Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.