Enrollment
190
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bon Air Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bon Air Middle School
Bon Air Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Kokomo, Indiana, enrolling 190 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Bon Air Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of Indiana schools and 25% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 81.4% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Indiana schools, with 190 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 190 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kokomo's middle schools, it stands alongside Central Middle School (451 students): Bon Air Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students) and Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students) alongside Bon Air 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 Bon Air Middle School compares
Bon Air 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kokomo School Corporation, which includes Bon Air Middle School.
$13,603
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 52.5%
Federal 22.0%
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 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
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~190 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bon Air Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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