Enrollment
1,986
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cloverdale, IN
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180222002728
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cloverdale · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,986
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cloverdale, IN.
School address
District: Cloverdale Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180222002728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-95% vs state
What stands out at Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Cloverdale, Indiana, enrolling 1,986 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.6% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,986 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cloverdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cloverdale Middle School (297 students): Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy is larger than that campus by headcount.
Cloverdale Community Schools also operates Cloverdale Elementary School (445 students) and Cloverdale High School (301 students) alongside Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy.
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 Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy compares
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 95% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,986 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,986
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,746
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cloverdale Community Schools, which includes Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy.
$9,746
Per student
-19%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 63.9%
Federal 11.4%
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 Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Cloverdale High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Cloverdale Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Cloverdale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy
How many students attend Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy?
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy has 1,986 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cloverdale, IN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy?
2.6% of students at Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Cloverdale, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy?
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy rank among public schools in Cloverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cloverdale, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cloverdale on the city page.
Is Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy a good school?
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Cloverdale Community Schools?
Besides Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy, Cloverdale Community Schools also operates Cloverdale Elementary School (445 students), Cloverdale High School (301 students), and Cloverdale Middle School (297 students). See the Cloverdale Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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