- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Clark Pleasant Middle School grew from 1,553 students in 2022-23 to 1,635 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 101.6 → 100.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 180189000245 · Greenwood, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,690 enr · 16.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students)
Clark Pleasant Middle School grew from 1,553 students in 2022-23 to 1,635 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 101.6 → 100.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Clark Pleasant Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteland Comm
Whiteland Community High School
2,144 students
- This school
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
- Break-O-Day El 499
Break-O-Day Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Clark Pleasant Middle School reports 1,690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Pleasant Middle School compares
Clark Pleasant Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,690 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,553 (2022-23) → 1,635 (2023-24), up 82.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.