- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 180216000258 · Frankfort, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 13.1:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton Prairie Elementary School (656 students)
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School compares
Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
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 (~497 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), down 61.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.