- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whiteland, IN
Pleasant Crossing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Crossing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180189002411
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Crossing Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Whiteland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Crossing Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Crossing Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Whiteland, IN.
School address
District: Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180189002411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Pleasant Crossing Elementary grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 180189002411 · Whiteland, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 17.5:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students)
Pleasant Crossing Elementary grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Crossing Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteland Comm
Whiteland Community High School
2,144 students
- Clark Pleasant
Clark Pleasant Middle School
1,690 students
- Grassy Creek E 847
Grassy Creek Elementary School
847 students
- Ray Crowe Elem 611
Ray Crowe Elementary
611 students
- This school 578
Pleasant Crossing Elementary
578 students
- Break-O-Day El 499
Break-O-Day Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Pleasant Crossing Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Crossing Elementary compares
Pleasant Crossing Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,680
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 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Asian 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Pleasant Crossing Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp reports $13,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Crossing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteland Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grassy Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Crowe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Break-O-Day Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Crossing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Whiteland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Crossing Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Crossing Elementary?
Pleasant Crossing Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whiteland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Crossing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Crossing Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Crossing Elementary?
45.8% of students at Pleasant Crossing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Crossing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Crossing Elementary is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Whiteland, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Crossing Elementary?
Pleasant Crossing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pleasant Crossing Elementary rank among public schools in Whiteland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Crossing Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Whiteland, 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 Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp?
Besides Pleasant Crossing Elementary, Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp also operates Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students), Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students), and Grassy Creek Elementary School (847 students). See the Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.