Enrollment
210
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainfield, IN
Little Quakers Academy
Federal NCES profile for Little Quakers Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180897002569
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Quakers Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Quakers Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Quakers Academy ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Plainfield, IN.
School address
District: Plainfield Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180897002569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+89% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Quakers Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Quakers Academy
Little Quakers Academy is a small combined-grade school in Plainfield, Indiana, enrolling 210 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 89% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.0% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 840 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Plainfield's public schools, it stands alongside Pride Academy (12 students): Little Quakers Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30:1 vs 4:1).
Plainfield Community School Corp also operates Plainfield High School (1,856 students) and Plainfield Community Middle School (1,378 students) alongside Little Quakers Academy.
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 Little Quakers Academy compares
Little Quakers Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 89% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
30:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,630
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 78.1%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Little Quakers Academy is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Community School Corp, which includes Little Quakers Academy.
$10,630
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 56.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 Little Quakers Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plainfield Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarks Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Quakers Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Plainfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~210 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Little Quakers Academy
How many students attend Little Quakers Academy?
Little Quakers Academy has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainfield, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Quakers Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Quakers Academy is 30:1, which is 89% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Quakers Academy?
23.0% of students at Little Quakers Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Quakers Academy?
The largest demographic group at Little Quakers Academy is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Quakers Academy?
Little Quakers Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Quakers Academy rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Quakers Academy ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield on the city page.
Is Little Quakers Academy a good school?
Little Quakers Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Plainfield Community School Corp?
Besides Little Quakers Academy, Plainfield Community School Corp also operates Plainfield High School (1,856 students), Plainfield Community Middle School (1,378 students), and Central Elementary School (549 students). See the Plainfield Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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