Enrollment
1,690
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwood, IN
Clark Pleasant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Pleasant Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180189000245
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Pleasant Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Pleasant Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Pleasant Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Greenwood, IN.
School address
District: Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180189000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark Pleasant Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark Pleasant Middle School
Clark Pleasant Middle School is a large middle school in Greenwood, Indiana, enrolling 1,690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,690 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Greenwood's middle schools, it stands alongside Center Grove Middle School Central (1,278 students): Clark Pleasant Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 21:1).
Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp also operates Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students) and Grassy Creek Elementary School (847 students) alongside Clark Pleasant Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clark Pleasant Middle School compares
Clark Pleasant Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,690 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,690
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Asian 21.2%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Clark Pleasant Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp, which includes Clark Pleasant Middle School.
$11,322
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 57.2%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clark Pleasant Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteland Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grassy Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Crowe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Crossing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Break-O-Day Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Pleasant Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Greenwood
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,690 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clark Pleasant Middle School
How many students attend Clark Pleasant Middle School?
Clark Pleasant Middle School has 1,690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Pleasant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Pleasant Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Pleasant Middle School?
43.4% of students at Clark Pleasant Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Pleasant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Pleasant Middle School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Greenwood, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Pleasant Middle School?
Clark Pleasant Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Pleasant Middle School rank among middle schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Pleasant Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Greenwood, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greenwood on the city page.
Is Clark Pleasant Middle School a good school?
Clark Pleasant Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp?
Besides Clark Pleasant Middle School, Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp also operates Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students), Grassy Creek Elementary School (847 students), and Ray Crowe Elementary (611 students). See the Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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