Enrollment
507
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Batesville, IN
Batesville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Batesville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180039000085
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batesville Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Batesville Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Batesville, IN.
School address
District: Batesville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180039000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Batesville Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Batesville Middle School
Batesville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Batesville, Indiana, enrolling 507 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Indiana average.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Batesville Community School Corp also operates Batesville High School (681 students) and Batesville Primary School (542 students) alongside Batesville 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 Batesville Middle School compares
Batesville 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,333
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 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Batesville 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 Batesville Community School Corp, which includes Batesville Middle School.
$11,333
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 59.5%
Federal 11.8%
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 Batesville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batesville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Batesville Middle School
How many students attend Batesville Middle School?
Batesville Middle School has 507 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Batesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesville Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Batesville Middle School?
24.8% of students at Batesville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batesville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Batesville Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Batesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batesville Middle School?
Batesville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Batesville Middle School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Batesville, 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 Batesville on the city page.
Is Batesville Middle School a good school?
Batesville Middle School earns 47/100 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 Batesville Community School Corp?
Besides Batesville Middle School, Batesville Community School Corp also operates Batesville High School (681 students), Batesville Primary School (542 students), and Batesville Intermediate School (490 students). See the Batesville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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