Enrollment
370
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiteland Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whiteland Elementary School
Whiteland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Whiteland, Indiana, enrolling 370 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 506 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Whiteland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Crossing Elementary (578 students): Whiteland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17.5:1).
Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp also operates Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students) and Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students) alongside Whiteland Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Whiteland Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp, which includes Whiteland Elementary 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 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
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~370 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Whiteland on the city page.
Is Whiteland Elementary School a good school?
Whiteland Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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