- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, IN
Austin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Austin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180999001606
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 254
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Austin, IN.
School address
District: Scott County School District 1 · Indiana
NCES ID 180999001606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Austin Middle School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 180999001606 · Austin, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 55.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Elementary School (645 students)
Austin Middle School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Austin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Element
Austin Elementary School
645 students
- Austin High Sc
Austin High School
429 students
- This school 254
Austin Middle School
254 students
What this shows Austin Middle School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Middle School compares
Austin Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Austin Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Scott County School District 1 reports $11,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Austin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Austin Middle School
How many students attend Austin Middle School?
Austin Middle School has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 27.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Middle School?
55.3% of students at Austin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Austin Middle School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Austin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Middle School?
Austin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Middle School rank among public schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Austin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott County School District 1?
Besides Austin Middle School, Scott County School District 1 also operates Austin Elementary School (645 students) and Austin High School (429 students). See the Scott County School District 1 district page for the complete list.