- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whiteland, IN
Whiteland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180189000247
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteland Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Whiteland · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteland Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Whiteland, IN.
School address
District: Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180189000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Whiteland Elementary School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 180189000247 · Whiteland, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 14.2:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students)
Whiteland Elementary School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Whiteland Elementary School 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
- Pleasant Cross 578
Pleasant Crossing Elementary
578 students
- This school 370
Whiteland Elementary School
370 students
What this shows Whiteland Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteland Elementary School compares
Whiteland Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Asian 15.4%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Whiteland Elementary School 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 Whiteland Elementary School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grassy Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Crowe Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Crossing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteland Elementary 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
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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteland Elementary School
How many students attend Whiteland Elementary School?
Whiteland Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whiteland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteland Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Whiteland Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Whiteland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteland Elementary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Whiteland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteland Elementary School?
Whiteland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Whiteland Elementary School rank among public schools in Whiteland?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteland Elementary School ranks #1 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 Elementary School, 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.