Enrollment
2,144
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180189000246
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiteland Community High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whiteland Community High School
Whiteland Community High School is a large high school in Whiteland, Indiana, enrolling 2,144 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Indiana schools and 20% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,144 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp also operates Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students) and Grassy Creek Elementary School (847 students) alongside Whiteland Community High School.
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 Whiteland Community High School compares
Whiteland Community High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp, which includes Whiteland Community High School.
$11,322
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 57.2%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 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
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~2,144 students)
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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. See all public schools in Whiteland on the city page.
Is Whiteland Community High School a good school?
Whiteland Community High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 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.
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