Whiteland Elementary School

Q: Is Whiteland Elementary School a good school?

Whiteland Elementary School ranks 281 st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Whiteland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 330 students in grades K-5 in Whiteland, Indiana, which is part of the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with higher test scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to nearby schools. However, Whiteland Elementary has a less diverse student population, with a higher percentage of white students (83.03%) compared to other local schools like Grassy Creek Elementary (51.03% white) and Ray Crowe Elementary (60.11% white).

One of the standout metrics for Whiteland Elementary is its low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the 6.7% to 20.1% range seen at nearby schools. This suggests the school is effective in encouraging regular student attendance, which is a key factor in academic success. Additionally, Whiteland Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $11,429 in 2021-2022, compared to the $7,095 to $10,457 range at surrounding schools. This higher funding may contribute to the school's strong performance, though it's important to note that spending alone does not guarantee academic achievement.

Overall, Whiteland Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school within the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation, with consistently strong academic results, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools. However, the school's lack of racial diversity compared to its neighbors is an area that may warrant further investigation and consideration by school leaders and the community.

Detail:

Public K-5

120 Center St
Whiteland, IN 46184

(317) 535-4211

District: Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
281^st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,429

Students who attend Whiteland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clark Pleasant Middle School
High:	Whiteland Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 361

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

Asian:

12.7%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Whiteland Elementary School ranks better than 72.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Whiteland Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Asian (12.7%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whiteland Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Whiteland Elementary School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whiteland Elementary School is $11,429, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Whiteland Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp 113^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Whiteland Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	60.63	400^th	959	58.3%
2006	55.81	470^th	961	51.1%
2007	53.08	537^th	985	45.5%
2008	77.71	168^th	996	83.1%
2009	83.76	95^th	1003	90.5%
2010	85.37	71^st	1009	93.0%
2011	77.70	170^th	1025	83.4%
2012	76.19	208^th	1015	79.5%
2013	63.84	417^th	1035	59.7%
2014	80.62	128^th	1036	87.6%
2015	84.21	99^th	1040	90.5%
2016	77.74	186^th	1046	82.2%
2017	76.83	200^th	1033	80.6%
2018	78.75	181^st	1027	82.4%
2019	75.84	224^th	1031	78.3%
2021	75.42	228^th	1016	77.6%
2022	71.52	290^th	1020	71.6%
2023	76.29	217^th	1016	78.6%
2024	71.25	281^st	1010	72.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whiteland Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	466	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1989	480	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1990	495	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1991	507	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1992	538	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	541
1993	497	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
1994	408	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	412
1995	465	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	474
1996	465	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	474
1997	459	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	6	470
1998	486	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	490
1999	523	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
2000	555	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
2001	394	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2002	362	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
2003	362	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
2004	388	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2005	324	1	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2006	368	2	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2007	522	3	9	16	1	n/a	n/a	21	572
2008	481	4	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	12	507
2009	462	4	6	6	2	n/a	n/a	7	487
2010	438	5	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	17	469
2011	432	4	3	3	2	0	18	0	462
2012	352	3	2	2	0	0	21	0	380
2013	350	7	3	4	0	0	25	0	389
2014	373	9	4	6	0	0	28	0	420
2015	393	6	2	6	0	0	23	0	430
2016	399	9	2	11	0	1	28	0	450
2017	411	1	0	20	0	0	14	0	446
2018	416	2	0	21	0	0	15	0	454
2019	398	2	1	27	0	1	13	0	442
2020	388	1	1	36	0	0	18	0	444
2021	377	3	10	27	0	0	15	0	432
2022	293	8	13	20	2	0	10	0	346
2023	274	6	20	20	1	0	9	0	330
2024	281	5	46	15	1	0	13	0	361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whiteland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	471	21.4	22.0	9.8
1989	484	21.4	22.6	1.2
1990	499	20.4	24.4	6.4
1991	512	23.7	21.6	9
1992	541	22.7	23.8	9.8
1993	500	23.9	20.9	7.6
1994	412	19.7	20.9	11.7
1995	474	23.0	20.6	8.5
1996	474	23.0	20.6	8.5
1997	470	23.0	20.4	7.1
1998	490	24.0	20.4	6.3
1999	523	21.7	24.1	13.6
2000	556	24.0	23.2	15.5
2001	394	20.0	19.7	18
2002	367	20.0	18.4	22.6
2003	367	20.0	18.4	22.6
2004	396	20.0	19.8	19.7
2005	338	18.0	18.8	31.4
2006	387	19.0	20.4	36.7
2007	572	n/a	n/a	34.3
2008	507	26.5	19.1	28.7
2009	487	23.5	20.7	32.5
2010	469	23.5	19.9	33.8
2011	462	21.4	21.5	35.5
2012	380	21.5	17.6	38.4
2013	389	20.0	19.4	42.4
2014	420	20.0	21.0	43.1
2015	430	22.0	19.5	42.6
2016	450	20.0	22.5	42
2017	446	22.0	20.2	44.2
2018	454	22.0	20.6	45.6
2019	442	22.0	20.0	45
2020	444	n/a	n/a	44.8
2021	432	29.0	14.8	44.4
2022	346	24.9	13.8	34.7
2023	330	26.4	12.4	50
2024	361	22.7	15.8	46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whiteland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	471	21.4	22.0	9.8
1989	484	21.4	22.6	1.2
1990	499	20.4	24.4	6.4
1991	512	23.7	21.6	9
1992	541	22.7	23.8	9.8
1993	500	23.9	20.9	7.6
1994	412	19.7	20.9	11.7
1995	474	23.0	20.6	8.5
1996	474	23.0	20.6	8.5
1997	470	23.0	20.4	7.1
1998	490	24.0	20.4	6.3
1999	523	21.7	24.1	13.6
2000	556	24.0	23.2	15.5
2001	394	20.0	19.7	18
2002	367	20.0	18.4	22.6
2003	367	20.0	18.4	22.6
2004	396	20.0	19.8	19.7
2005	338	18.0	18.8	31.4
2006	387	19.0	20.4	36.7
2007	572	n/a	n/a	34.3
2008	507	26.5	19.1	28.7
2009	487	23.5	20.7	32.5
2010	469	23.5	19.9	33.8
2011	462	21.4	21.5	35.5
2012	380	21.5	17.6	38.4
2013	389	20.0	19.4	42.4
2014	420	20.0	21.0	43.1
2015	430	22.0	19.5	42.6
2016	450	20.0	22.5	42
2017	446	22.0	20.2	44.2
2018	454	22.0	20.6	45.6
2019	442	22.0	20.0	45
2020	444	n/a	n/a	44.8
2021	432	29.0	14.8	44.4
2022	346	24.9	13.8	34.7
2023	330	26.4	12.4	50
2024	361	22.7	15.8	46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whiteland Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$338 (4.3%)	$7,540 (95.7%)	$7,877
2020	$310 (3.9%)	$7,544 (96.1%)	$7,854
2021	$495 (5.6%)	$8,335 (94.4%)	$8,830
2022	$715 (6.3%)	$10,714 (93.7%)	$11,429

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whiteland Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 224^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 217^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whiteland Elementary School)	42.3	47.6	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp)	51.2	41.6	9.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Whiteland Elementary School)	62	44.4	17.6%
3rd Grade Math (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp)	69.2	49.6	19.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whiteland Elementary School)	63.5	55.7	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp)	51.2	54.1	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Whiteland Elementary School)	71.4	67.2	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp)	49.8	47.8	2%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Whiteland Elementary School)	60.3	54.1	6.2%
4th Grade Science (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp)	51.8	37.5	14.3%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whiteland Elementary School)	66.7	53.9	12.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp)	58.2	50.6	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Whiteland Elementary School)	61.3	53.9	7.5%
5th Grade Math (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp)	50.8	39.9	10.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Whiteland Elementary School)	64	57.7	6.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp)	55.2	41.4	13.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	442	330	25.3%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	20	1900%
Hispanic	27	20	25.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	398	274	31.2%
Two or More Races	13	9	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	50%	5%

Schools Near Whiteland Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whiteland Elementary School	Public	K-5	120 Center St	Whiteland	46184	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 535-4211	361	23	15.8	46.8%	281 (77.8%)	5 (1.4%)	15 (4.2%)	46 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	71.3	281^st of 1010 public elementary schools	72.2%		76.3	217^th of 1016 public elementary schools	78.6%	64	56.9	65.5	49.3	56.7	58.8	62.1	40.9	52.8	33.8	$11,429	$715	$10,714
Break-O-Day Elementary School	Public	K-5	900 Sawmill Rd	New Whiteland	46184	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 535-7536	497	26	18.9	49.1%	403 (81.1%)	13 (2.6%)	22 (4.4%)	26 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.6%)	62.8	377^th of 1010 public elementary schools	62.7%		52.8	508^th of 1016 public elementary schools	50.0%	131	47.8	43.5	60.3	50.2	43.5	38.8	55.1	45.5	39.7	$11,783	$590	$11,192
Grassy Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2111 Sheek Rd	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 535-3980	750	32	23.2	47.7%	373 (49.7%)	90 (12.0%)	46 (6.1%)	194 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.3%)	69.7	301^st of 1010 public elementary schools	70.2%		74.1	244^th of 1016 public elementary schools	76.0%	57	37.7	48.0	62.2	49.0	55.7	50.0	52.0	52.6	49.0	$10,312	$649	$9,663
Ray Crowe Elementary	Public	K-5	1300 Ray Crowe Way	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 530-4018	583	33	17.5	57.6%	321 (55.1%)	49 (8.4%)	57 (9.8%)	108 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.2%)	41.4	611^th of 1010 public elementary schools	39.5%		45.6	581^st of 1016 public elementary schools	42.8%	30	35.5	33.0	33.0	33.8	50.0	39.6	37.1	42.1	20.6	$7,095	$649	$6,446
Pleasant Crossing Elementary	Public	K-5	3030 N 125 W	Whiteland	46184	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 535-3244	603	35	17.3	52.6%	364 (60.4%)	38 (6.3%)	62 (10.3%)	92 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.8%)	74.1	250^th of 1010 public elementary schools	75.2%		60.9	405^th of 1016 public elementary schools	60.1%	155	56.5	53.2	61.2	56.9	60.0	49.5	54.1	54.1	37.8	$10,457	$668	$9,789
Southwest Elementary School	Public	K-5	619 W Smith Valley	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Greenwood Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 889-4090	542	34	15.9	59.0%	344 (63.5%)	36 (6.6%)	51 (9.4%)	62 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.0%)	68.3	314^th of 1010 public elementary schools	68.9%		71.9	276^th of 1016 public elementary schools	72.8%	38	41.7	43.6	52.6	46.4	66.7	45.7	44.3	51.0	51.6	$8,207	$215	$7,992
Northwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	965 Grizzly Cub Dr	Franklin	46131	Johnson County	Franklin Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 346-8900	506	32	15.8	67.2%	406 (80.2%)	20 (4.0%)	46 (9.1%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	40.7	622^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	38.4%		54.5	485^th of 1016 public elementary schools	52.3%	137	29.0	36.0		32.5	46.0	40.0		43.0		$10,935	$768	$10,168
Westwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	899 Honey Creek Rd	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Greenwood Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 859-4200	536	33	16.4	47.8%	402 (75.0%)	27 (5.0%)	38 (7.1%)	37 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	81.3	172^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	83.0%		80.4	181^st of 1016 public elementary schools	82.2%	9	61.0	51.6	54.2	55.3	77.9	65.6	45.1	62.7	50.6	$8,643	$231	$8,413
V O Isom Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 E Broadway	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Greenwood Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 889-4070	355	24	15.1	71.5%	239 (67.3%)	27 (7.6%)	36 (10.1%)	16 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.1%)	31.4	717^th of 1010 public elementary schools	29.0%		44.9	587^th of 1016 public elementary schools	42.2%	130	29.1	33.3	25.9	29.9	36.4	33.3	28.3	32.8	24.5	$9,899	$750	$9,150
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	K-5	3623 W Whiteland Rd	Bargersville	46106	Johnson County	Center Grove Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 881-0561	738	38	19.5	19.4%	505 (68.4%)	39 (5.3%)	39 (5.3%)	121 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.6%)	88	95^th of 1010 public elementary schools	90.6%		91.1	56^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.5%	39	54.2	69.6	56.8	60.3	71.1	75.4	73.6	73.3	47.2	$8,284	$284	$8,000

Frequently Asked Questions about Whiteland Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Whiteland Elementary School?

Students at Whiteland Elementary School are 78% White, 13% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Whiteland Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 361 students attended Whiteland Elementary School.

What district is Whiteland Elementary School in?

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp

What schools do graduates of Whiteland Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Whiteland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clark Pleasant Middle School
High : Whiteland Community High School

Is Whiteland Elementary School a good school?

Whiteland Elementary School ranks 281^st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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