Enrollment
868
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180345000456
Benjamin Bosse High School — Evansville, IN
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Bosse High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Bosse High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Benjamin Bosse High School reports 868 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 41% above the Indiana average and 35% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 289 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp spends $13,917 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.7% from local sources (property taxes), 59.0% from the state, and 17.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Bosse High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 41% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,917
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 868 Top 89% in Indiana — larger than 11% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.0% +41% vs state
NCES ID 180345000456
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 13.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 289:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.3%
In-school suspensions 59
Out-of-school suspensions 129
Expulsions 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes Benjamin Bosse High School.
$13,917
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.0%
Federal 17.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
Similar other schools in Evansville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mccutchanville Elementary School
Standard public school
919 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Hebron Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 19:1 students per teacher
Caze Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hall Community School
Standard public school
496 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Evans School
Standard public school
473 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Bosse High School
How many students attend Benjamin Bosse High School?
Benjamin Bosse High School has 868 students enrolled. It is a other school in Evansville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Bosse High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Bosse High School is 13.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Bosse High School?
70.0% of students at Benjamin Bosse High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Bosse High School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Bosse High School is African American at 35.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Bosse High School?
Benjamin Bosse High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.