- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 37.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rushville, IN
Benjamin Rush Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Rush Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180975002240
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Rush Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rushville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Rush Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Rush Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rushville, IN.
School address
District: Rush County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180975002240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Benjamin Rush Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180975002240 · Rushville, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 12.5:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Rushville Elementary School East (682 students)
Benjamin Rush Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Rush Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rushville Elem
Rushville Elementary School East
682 students
- Rushville Cons
Rushville Consolidated High School
619 students
- Rushville Elem
Rushville Elementary School West
366 students
- This school
Benjamin Rush Middle School
300 students
- Milroy Element 165
Milroy Elementary School
165 students
- Arlington Elem 106
Arlington Elementary School
106 students
What this shows Benjamin Rush Middle School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Rush Middle School compares
Benjamin Rush 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Indiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$12,162
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Benjamin Rush Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rush County Schools reports $12,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Rush Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville Elementary School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rushville Consolidated High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rushville Elementary School West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milroy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Rush Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Rush Middle School
How many students attend Benjamin Rush Middle School?
Benjamin Rush Middle School has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rushville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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 Benjamin Rush Middle School?
52.8% of students at Benjamin Rush Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Rush Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Rush Middle School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Rushville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Rush Middle School?
Benjamin Rush Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Rush Middle School rank among public schools in Rushville?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Rush Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rushville, 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 Rush County Schools?
Besides Benjamin Rush Middle School, Rush County Schools also operates Rushville Elementary School East (682 students), Rushville Consolidated High School (619 students), and Rushville Elementary School West (366 students). See the Rush County Schools district page for the complete list.