- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whiteland, IN
Whiteland Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteland Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180189000246
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteland Community High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Whiteland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteland Community High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteland Community High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Whiteland, IN.
School address
District: Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180189000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+203 students YoY
Whiteland Community High School grew from 1,879 students in 2022-23 to 2,082 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 112.1 → 115.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+203 students YoY 180189000246 · Whiteland, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,144 enr · 19.1:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students)
Whiteland Community High School grew from 1,879 students in 2022-23 to 2,082 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 112.1 → 115.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Whiteland Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Pleasant Cross 578
Pleasant Crossing Elementary
578 students
- Break-O-Day El 499
Break-O-Day Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Whiteland Community High School reports 2,144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteland Community High School compares
Whiteland Community High School 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,144 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,144
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Asian 18.4%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Whiteland Community High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 Whiteland Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Pleasant Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grassy Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Crowe Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Crossing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Break-O-Day Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteland Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteland Community High School
How many students attend Whiteland Community High School?
Whiteland Community High School has 2,144 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whiteland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,879 (2022-23) → 2,082 (2023-24), up 203.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteland Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteland Community High School is 19.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whiteland Community High School?
39.3% of students at Whiteland Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteland Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteland Community High School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Whiteland, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteland Community High School?
Whiteland Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whiteland Community High School rank among public schools in Whiteland?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteland Community High School ranks #3 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 Whiteland Community High School, Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp also operates Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students), Grassy Creek Elementary School (847 students), and Ray Crowe Elementary (611 students). See the Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.