Enrollment
497
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, IN
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180216000258
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Frankfort, IN.
School address
District: Clinton Prairie School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180216000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Frankfort, Indiana, enrolling 497 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 559 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #129.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 118 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 497 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Frankfort's public schools, it stands alongside Clinton Prairie Elementary School (656 students): Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 16:1).
Its district, Clinton Prairie School Corporation, also runs Clinton Prairie Elementary School (656 students).
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 Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School compares
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$10,525
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Prairie School Corporation, which includes Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School.
$10,525
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 61.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Prairie Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Frankfort
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School?
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School?
37.9% of students at Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School?
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 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.
Is Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. 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 Clinton Prairie School Corporation?
Besides Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School, Clinton Prairie School Corporation also operates Clinton Prairie Elementary School (656 students). See the Clinton Prairie School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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