Enrollment
297
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cloverdale, IN
Cloverdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cloverdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180222001283
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloverdale Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cloverdale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloverdale Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverdale Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cloverdale, IN.
School address
District: Cloverdale Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180222001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cloverdale Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cloverdale Middle School
Cloverdale Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cloverdale, Indiana, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #225, 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).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cloverdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy (1,986 students): Cloverdale Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Cloverdale Community Schools also operates Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy (1,986 students) and Cloverdale Elementary School (445 students) alongside Cloverdale Middle 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 Middle School compares
Cloverdale Middle 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 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 92.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Cloverdale Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cloverdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloverdale Middle 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cloverdale Middle School
How many students attend Cloverdale Middle School?
Cloverdale Middle School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cloverdale, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloverdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloverdale Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cloverdale Middle School?
63.2% of students at Cloverdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloverdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cloverdale Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Cloverdale, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloverdale Middle School?
Cloverdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cloverdale Middle School rank among public schools in Cloverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloverdale Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Cloverdale Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Middle School, Cloverdale Community Schools also operates Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy (1,986 students), Cloverdale Elementary School (445 students), and Cloverdale High School (301 students). See the Cloverdale Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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