- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Hal E Clark Middle School held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 180545002420 · Saint John, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,032 enr · 18.4:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Central High School (2,926 students)
Hal E Clark Middle School held near 1,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hal E Clark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Central H
Lake Central High School
2,926 students
- This school 1,032
Hal E Clark Middle School
1,032 students
- Kahler Middle 971
Kahler Middle School
971 students
- Michael Grimme 814
Michael Grimmer Middle School
814 students
- James H Watson 660
James H Watson Elementary School
660 students
- Protsman Eleme 614
Protsman Elementary School
614 students
What this shows Hal E Clark Middle School reports 1,032 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hal E Clark Middle School compares
Hal E Clark Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,793
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
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.
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
District finance for Lake Central School Corporation reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,032 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.