- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clayton, IN
Little Cadets Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Little Cadets Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180666002681
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Cadets Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Cadets Preschool has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Cadets Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clayton, IN.
School address
District: Mill Creek Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180666002681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 180666002681 · Clayton, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 24:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cascade Senior High School (537 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 4 public schools in Clayton. Teacher FTE lost 1.7 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Little Cadets Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cascade Senior
Cascade Senior High School
537 students
- Mill Creek Eas
Mill Creek East Elementary
359 students
- Mill Creek Wes
Mill Creek West Elementary
344 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
332 students
- This school 24
Little Cadets Preschool
24 students
What this shows Little Cadets Preschool reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Cadets Preschool compares
Little Cadets Preschool vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$12,668
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Mill Creek Community Sch Corp reports $12,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Cadets Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek East Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek West Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Cadets Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Cadets Preschool
How many students attend Little Cadets Preschool?
Little Cadets Preschool has 24 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clayton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Cadets Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Cadets Preschool is 24:1, which is 51% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Cadets Preschool?
20.8% of students at Little Cadets Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Cadets Preschool?
Little Cadets Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Little Cadets Preschool rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Cadets Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clayton, 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 Mill Creek Community Sch Corp?
Besides Little Cadets Preschool, Mill Creek Community Sch Corp also operates Cascade Senior High School (537 students), Mill Creek East Elementary (359 students), and Mill Creek West Elementary (344 students). See the Mill Creek Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.