Enrollment
610
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evansville, IN
Plaza Park International Prep Acad
Federal NCES profile for Plaza Park International Prep Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180345000481
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plaza Park International Prep Acad earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Plaza Park International Prep Acad has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plaza Park International Prep Acad ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plaza Park International Prep Acad compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plaza Park International Prep Acad
Plaza Park International Prep Acad is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Evansville, Indiana, enrolling 610 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 610 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #224.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 610 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 220 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 610 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Evansville's middle schools, it stands alongside North Junior High School (925 students): Plaza Park International Prep Acad is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 17.5:1).
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students) and William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students) alongside Plaza Park International Prep Acad.
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 Plaza Park International Prep Acad compares
Plaza Park International Prep Acad on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
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 46.7%
African American 25.6%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Plaza Park International Prep Acad is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes Plaza Park International Prep Acad.
$12,310
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.0%
Federal 17.2%
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 Plaza Park International Prep Acad Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plaza Park International Prep Acad's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Evansville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Junior High School
Standard public school
925 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Thompkins Middle School
Standard public school
622 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
Standard public school
509 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Heights Middle School
Standard public school
471 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
331 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Mcgary Middle School
Standard public school
295 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~610 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Plaza Park International Prep Acad
How many students attend Plaza Park International Prep Acad?
Plaza Park International Prep Acad has 610 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evansville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaza Park International Prep Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaza Park International Prep Acad is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plaza Park International Prep Acad?
58.5% of students at Plaza Park International Prep Acad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plaza Park International Prep Acad?
The largest demographic group at Plaza Park International Prep Acad is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plaza Park International Prep Acad?
Plaza Park International Prep Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Plaza Park International Prep Acad rank among middle schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Plaza Park International Prep Acad ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Evansville on the city page.
Is Plaza Park International Prep Acad a good school?
Plaza Park International Prep Acad earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more 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 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Plaza Park International Prep Acad, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.
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