Enrollment
445
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cloverdale Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cloverdale Elementary School
Cloverdale Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cloverdale, Indiana, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 377 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #290, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cloverdale Community Schools also operates Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy (1,986 students) and Cloverdale High School (301 students) alongside Cloverdale Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Cloverdale Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,746
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cloverdale Community Schools, which includes Cloverdale Elementary School.
$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 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
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- 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 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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cloverdale on the city page.
Is Cloverdale Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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