Enrollment
62
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 181209002344
Booker T Washington Alt Sch — Terre Haute, IN
Federal NCES profile for Booker T Washington Alt Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
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: Vigo County 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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Booker T Washington Alt Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Booker T Washington Alt Sch reports 62 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 81% 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 81% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the Indiana average and 44% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 62 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vigo County School Corp spends $13,631 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.6% from local sources (property taxes), 64.5% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), 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 Booker T Washington Alt Sch 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 81% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 51% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 1% | — | — |
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
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
3:1
students per teacher
— 81% below state mean
Top 0% in Indiana — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$13,631
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 62 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 62 Top 1% in Indiana — larger than 99% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 3:1 -81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.6% +51% vs state
NCES ID 181209002344
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 62:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Booker T Washington Alt Sch.
$13,631
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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Rio Grande Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions about Booker T Washington Alt Sch
How many students attend Booker T Washington Alt Sch?
Booker T Washington Alt Sch has 62 students enrolled. It is a other school in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington Alt Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington Alt Sch is 3:1, which is 81% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 81% 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 Booker T Washington Alt Sch?
74.6% of students at Booker T Washington Alt Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker T Washington Alt Sch?
The largest demographic group at Booker T Washington Alt Sch is White at 71.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T Washington Alt Sch?
Booker T Washington Alt Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.