- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kokomo, IN
Bon Air Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bon Air Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180537000995
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bon Air Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bon Air Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bon Air Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Kokomo School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180537000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Bon Air Middle School grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 180537000995 · Kokomo, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 11.9:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kokomo High School (1,393 students)
Bon Air Middle School grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bon Air Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kokomo High Sc
Kokomo High School
1,393 students
- Lafayette Park 527
Lafayette Park Elementary School
527 students
- Central Middle 451
Central Middle School
451 students
- Maple Crest Mi 435
Maple Crest Middle School
435 students
- Wallace Elemen 360
Wallace Elementary School
360 students
- This school 190
Bon Air Middle School
190 students
What this shows Bon Air Middle School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bon Air Middle School compares
Bon Air Middle School is a growing 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Indiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$12,699
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 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Bon Air Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Kokomo School Corporation reports $12,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bon Air Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Crest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bon Air Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Kokomo
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bon Air Middle School
How many students attend Bon Air Middle School?
Bon Air Middle School has 190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon Air Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bon Air Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% 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 Bon Air Middle School?
81.4% of students at Bon Air Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bon Air Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bon Air Middle School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bon Air Middle School?
Bon Air Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Bon Air Middle School rank among middle schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bon Air Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kokomo School Corporation?
Besides Bon Air Middle School, Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students), Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students), and Central Middle School (451 students). See the Kokomo School Corporation district page for the complete list.