- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainfield, IN
Pride Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pride Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180897002694
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pride Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pride Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pride Academy ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Plainfield, IN.
School address
District: Plainfield Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180897002694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pride Academy grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.8 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 180897002694 · Plainfield, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (1,856 students)
Pride Academy grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.8 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pride Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
1,856 students
- Plainfield Com
Plainfield Community Middle School
1,378 students
- Central Elemen 549
Central Elementary School
549 students
- Clarks Creek E 544
Clarks Creek Elementary
544 students
- Van Buren Elem 514
Van Buren Elementary School
514 students
- This school 12
Pride Academy
12 students
What this shows Pride Academy reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pride Academy compares
Pride Academy 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 75% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
4:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$9,973
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Pride Academy is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Plainfield Community School Corp reports $9,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pride Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield Community Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarks Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pride Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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 (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pride Academy
How many students attend Pride Academy?
Pride Academy has 12 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pride Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pride Academy is 4:1, which is 75% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 75% 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 Pride Academy?
50.0% of students at Pride Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pride Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pride Academy is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pride Academy?
Pride Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pride Academy rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pride Academy ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Plainfield Community School Corp?
Besides Pride 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.