Enrollment
1,032
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint John, IN
Hal E Clark Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hal E Clark Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180545002420
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hal E Clark Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saint John · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hal E Clark Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hal E Clark Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint John, IN.
School address
District: Lake Central School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180545002420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hal E Clark Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hal E Clark Middle School
Hal E Clark Middle School is a large elementary school in Saint John, Indiana, enrolling 1,032 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,032 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students) and Kahler Middle School (971 students) alongside Hal E Clark 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 Hal E Clark Middle School compares
Hal E Clark 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 59% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Indiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,785
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Hal E Clark Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Central School Corporation, which includes Hal E Clark Middle School.
$11,785
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 57.5%
Federal 6.3%
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 Hal E Clark Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kahler Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H Watson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Protsman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hal E Clark Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~1,032 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hal E Clark Middle School
How many students attend Hal E Clark Middle School?
Hal E Clark Middle School has 1,032 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint John, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hal E Clark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hal E Clark Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hal E Clark Middle School?
20.5% of students at Hal E Clark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hal E Clark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hal E Clark Middle School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Saint John, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hal E Clark Middle School?
Hal E Clark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hal E Clark Middle School rank among public schools in Saint John?
By Resource Investment Index, Hal E Clark Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint John, 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 Saint John on the city page.
Is Hal E Clark Middle School a good school?
Hal E Clark Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Lake Central School Corporation?
Besides Hal E Clark Middle School, Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students), Kahler Middle School (971 students), and Michael Grimmer Middle School (814 students). See the Lake Central School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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