The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in Math. The lowest is 38% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Clark Elementary School
Clark Elementary School is a regular public elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Franklin, Indiana, and is part of the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation. The school sits just north of the city core, near the intersection of County Road 700 North and 575 East. With an enrollment in the middle range for a K-5 building, Clark draws students from a mix of older neighborhoods and newer subdivisions in this growing Johnson County seat.
On state assessments administered through ILEARN, about half of Clark students scored proficient or above in math, while roughly two in five met the bar in English language arts. Science and social studies results were lower, with just over a third of test takers reaching proficiency in each subject. Taken together, Clark’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint among districts in Johnson County, a comparison that includes six school systems. The school’s performance suggests that while a solid core of students is meeting grade-level expectations, there is room for improvement, particularly in reading and the content areas. A parent may want to look into how the school supports students who are not yet proficient and whether those supports are consistent across all classrooms.
The student body is notably diverse for the area. Roughly two out of five students are white, and a similar share are Asian, making this a school where no single racial group holds a clear majority. Smaller populations of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students round out the community. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families have moderate incomes. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so the school’s capacity to serve those populations is not directly observable from this profile. Given the diversity, Clark is the kind of school where children regularly interact with peers from a range of backgrounds, which many families value.
Franklin itself is a mid-sized city that serves as the Johnson County seat, located a short drive south of Indianapolis. The town has a historic downtown with brick streets, the Johnson County Courthouse, and the Artcraft Theatre. Several large international manufacturers, including Toyota, NSK, KYB, and Mitsubishi, have operations here, and Franklin College adds a liberal arts presence. The city has grown steadily over recent decades, with a low vacancy rate in housing and a parks system built along creek floodplains that extend through town. Home values in the area are moderate relative to the nation, and rents follow a similar pattern. This combination of employment anchors, a walkable downtown, and steady growth makes Franklin a practical choice for families who want suburban amenities with an established center.
Clark Elementary does not serve grades that produce a graduation rate, so that metric is not applicable. The district brief turned up little in the way of recent policy changes or program shifts, so the school’s approach appears stable. No information on discipline, staffing, or course access was available, leaving gaps for a family to investigate directly. For a parent looking for a mid-sized elementary school in a growing town with a diverse student population and proficiency results that are typical for the county, Clark is a straightforward option worth visiting. The academic picture is mixed but not unusual, and the community context is one of steady growth and solid local employment.
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