Enrollment
324
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, IN
Adams Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180006000008
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Central Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Central Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monroe, IN.
School address
District: Adams Central Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180006000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams Central Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams Central Middle School
Adams Central Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Monroe, Indiana, enrolling 324 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.8% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 324 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Adams Central Community Schools also operates Adams Central Elementary School (621 students) and Adams Central High School (412 students) alongside Adams Central Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adams Central Middle School compares
Adams Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 52% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Adams Central Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams Central Community Schools, which includes Adams Central Middle School.
$11,041
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 50.4%
Federal 24.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adams Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~324 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adams Central Middle School
How many students attend Adams Central Middle School?
Adams Central Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Central Middle School?
23.8% of students at Adams Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Central Middle School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Monroe, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Central Middle School?
Adams Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Central Middle School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monroe, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Adams Central Middle School a good school?
Adams Central Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Adams Central Community Schools?
Besides Adams Central Middle School, Adams Central Community Schools also operates Adams Central Elementary School (621 students) and Adams Central High School (412 students). See the Adams Central Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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