- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, IN
Clinton Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180216002245
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Prairie Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Prairie Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Prairie Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Frankfort, IN.
School address
District: Clinton Prairie School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180216002245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-242 students YoY
Clinton Prairie Elementary School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-36.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-242 students YoY 180216002245 · Frankfort, IN Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 16:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School (497 students)
Clinton Prairie Elementary School shrank from 663 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-36.5%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Clinton Prairie Elementary School compares
Clinton Prairie Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,936
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Clinton Prairie Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton Prairie School Corporation reports $11,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Prairie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Prairie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Frankfort
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend Clinton Prairie Elementary School?
Clinton Prairie Elementary School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, IN. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 242.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Prairie Elementary School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clinton Prairie Elementary School?
44.8% of students at Clinton Prairie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Prairie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Prairie Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Prairie Elementary School?
Clinton Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Clinton Prairie Elementary School rank among schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Prairie Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Frankfort, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frankfort on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton Prairie School Corporation?
Besides Clinton Prairie Elementary School, Clinton Prairie School Corporation also operates Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School (497 students). See the Clinton Prairie School Corporation district page for the complete list.