- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cloverdale, IN
Cloverdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cloverdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180222000264
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloverdale Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cloverdale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloverdale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverdale Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cloverdale, IN.
School address
District: Cloverdale Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180222000264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Cloverdale Elementary School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 180222000264 · Cloverdale, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 18.5:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy (1,986 students)
Cloverdale Elementary School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cloverdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cloverdale Dis
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy
1,986 students
- This school 445
Cloverdale Elementary School
445 students
- Cloverdale Hig 301
Cloverdale High School
301 students
- Cloverdale Mid 297
Cloverdale Middle School
297 students
What this shows Cloverdale Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cloverdale Elementary School compares
Cloverdale Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$9,654
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Cloverdale Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cloverdale Community Schools reports $9,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cloverdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cloverdale High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloverdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cloverdale Elementary School
How many students attend Cloverdale Elementary School?
Cloverdale Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cloverdale, IN. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloverdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloverdale Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cloverdale Elementary School?
69.1% of students at Cloverdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloverdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cloverdale Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Cloverdale, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloverdale Elementary School?
Cloverdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cloverdale Elementary School rank among public schools in Cloverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverdale Elementary School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Cloverdale Community Schools?
Besides Cloverdale Elementary School, Cloverdale Community Schools also operates Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy (1,986 students), Cloverdale High School (301 students), and Cloverdale Middle School (297 students). See the Cloverdale Community Schools district page for the complete list.