- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Plaza Park International Prep Acad shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 180345000481 · Evansville, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 14.5:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
Plaza Park International Prep Acad shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Plaza Park International Prep Acad in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- This school 610
Plaza Park International Prep Acad
610 students
What this shows Plaza Park International Prep Acad reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plaza Park International Prep Acad compares
Plaza Park International Prep Acad is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,332
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~610 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), down 58.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.