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#489 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 27% in state

Clark Elementary School

Elementary School · Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp · Franklin, IN

A Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5764 E 700 N, Franklin, IN 46131

  • Math 52% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$13,680
Chronic Absenteeism8.4%

Students at Clark Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
47%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Clark Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,177/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,914

Median home value

$227,800

Median rent

$1,114/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ray Crowe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–54.2 mi583Compare →
Grassy Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–54.4 mi750Compare →
Acton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–34.9 mi538Compare →
Break-o-day Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–5Not available497Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$13,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clark Elementary School is listed in Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clark Elementary School

Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Franklin, IN, part of Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clark Elementary School

What grades does Clark Elementary School serve?

Clark Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Clark Elementary School?

Clark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clark Elementary School rank in IN?

Clark Elementary School ranks #489 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Clark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clark Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clark Elementary School a charter school?

No, Clark Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clark Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Clark Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Elementary School?

55.1% of students at Clark Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
501
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.4%
Area population (ZIP 46131)
35,502
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46131; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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