- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, IN
Clarks Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clarks Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180897002438
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarks Creek Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarks Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarks Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Plainfield, IN.
School address
District: Plainfield Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180897002438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Clarks Creek Elementary held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180897002438 · Plainfield, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 18.1:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (1,856 students)
Clarks Creek Elementary held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Clarks Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
1,856 students
- Plainfield Com
Plainfield Community Middle School
1,378 students
- Central Elemen 549
Central Elementary School
549 students
- This school 544
Clarks Creek Elementary
544 students
- Van Buren Elem 514
Van Buren Elementary School
514 students
- Guilford Eleme 434
Guilford Elementary
434 students
What this shows Clarks Creek Elementary reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarks Creek Elementary compares
Clarks Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Clarks Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plainfield Community School Corp reports $9,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarks Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield Community Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guilford Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarks Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Plainfield
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary School
Standard public school
514 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Guilford Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 15:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarks Creek Elementary
How many students attend Clarks Creek Elementary?
Clarks Creek Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarks Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarks Creek Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarks Creek Elementary?
43.3% of students at Clarks Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarks Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clarks Creek Elementary is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarks Creek Elementary?
Clarks Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Clarks Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarks Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Plainfield, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Community School Corp?
Besides Clarks Creek Elementary, Plainfield Community School Corp also operates Plainfield High School (1,856 students), Plainfield Community Middle School (1,378 students), and Central Elementary School (549 students). See the Plainfield Community School Corp district page for the complete list.