Pleasant Crossing Elementary

557 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Crossing Elementary, located in Whiteland, Indiana, is part of the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation. Situated in a growing suburban area south of Indianapolis, the school serves a diverse student population and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes academic growth while emphasizing the development of essential social and emotional skills, aiming to prepare students for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Pleasant Crossing emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Whiteland neighborhood. The school’s facilities are designed to support a modern curriculum that integrates technology and hands-on learning, encouraging students to engage actively with their studies. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, dedicated staff, and a focus on collaborative values, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

557

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Crossing Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	59
Black	33
Asian	60
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
373 (67.0 %)
Asian
60 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
59 (10.6 %)
Black
33 (5.9 %)
Two or More
31 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(317)535-3244
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 100