The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in Math. The lowest is 33% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Clinton Prairie Elementary School
Clinton Prairie Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in a rural setting just outside Frankfort, the county seat of Clinton County. The school is part of the Clinton Prairie School Corporation, a small district that operates as a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The elementary campus is located on a county road, which places it outside the city limits and in the more open farmland that surrounds Frankfort.
Frankfort itself is a modestly sized community with a historic downtown centered on a public square where the Clinton County Courthouse stands. The city has a significant manufacturing base, a large Hispanic and Latino population, and is known for its annual Hot Dog Festival that draws vendors from across the region. Day-to-day life in Frankfort is typical of a small Midwestern county seat: a walkable downtown core with shops and civic institutions like the library and Old Stoney City Hall, while the broader area is car-oriented. The city's population has been relatively stable in recent years, with negligible growth, and housing values align with the lower end of the national market. A monthly mortgage is generally less expensive than the national benchmark, which may be relevant for families considering a move to the area.
The elementary school enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic representation and a very small share of students identifying as two or more races. A substantial share of the student population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a community with significant economic need. Enrollment spans the full elementary and early middle school grade range, with the largest single grade at kindergarten.
On state assessments, Clinton Prairie Elementary's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint when compared to other districts in Clinton County. This means that while the school is not the top performer in the county, it is not at the bottom either. In math, the share of students reaching proficiency was moderate, meaning a little over half of students did not meet that bar. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was lower, with fewer than half of students scoring at the proficient level or above. Science and social studies results, based on fewer tested students at specific grade levels, showed that the majority of students in those subjects were not yet at the proficiency mark. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the specific shape of instruction and support in those areas. Participation rates on the tests were very high, which lends confidence to the results as a fair reflection of the student body.
The school does not have high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Information on discipline, staffing, course access, and chronic absenteeism was not available. Programs offered by the school, such as art, music, or special education services, were also not included in the data provided.
The Clinton Prairie School Corporation does not appear to have undergone any major recent changes that would be immediately relevant to a parent evaluating the schools, based on what was publicly reported. This leaves the district's trajectory somewhat unknown, but it also means there are no disruptions or controversies to weigh.
For a parent considering this school, the picture is one of a rural elementary school serving a economically mixed community where academic outcomes are in the middle range of the county. The school's location outside Frankfort means that families likely need to drive for drop-off and pickup. The stable housing market and small-town setting may appeal to families seeking a quieter, more affordable alternative to the Indianapolis suburbs, which are roughly an hour's drive east and south. The available data does not speak to what happens after sixth grade, so families with older children will want to confirm where students attend middle and high school within the Clinton Prairie district.
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