Excellent
#286 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 16% in state
Whiteland Elementary School
Elementary School · Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp · Whiteland, IN
A Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 Center St, Whiteland, IN 46184
- Math 55% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whiteland Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whiteland 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated877/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whiteland), 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
$90,250
Median home value
$205,100
Median rent
$1,684/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break-o-day Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Grassy Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Ray Crowe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Crossing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 603 | Compare → |
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
- #2 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
Whiteland Elementary School is listed in Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiteland Elementary School
Whiteland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Whiteland, IN, part of Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiteland Elementary School
What grades does Whiteland Elementary School serve?
Whiteland Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Whiteland Elementary School?
Whiteland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteland Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiteland Elementary School rank in IN?
Whiteland Elementary School ranks #286 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Whiteland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whiteland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Whiteland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiteland Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whiteland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whiteland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiteland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whiteland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whiteland Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Whiteland 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (317) 535-4211
- Area population (ZIP 46184)
- 13,464
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 46184; 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
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