- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nashville, IN
Brown County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brown County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180096002190
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown County Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nashville, IN.
School address
District: Brown County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180096002190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Brown County Middle School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180096002190 · Nashville, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 16.5:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Brown County High School (455 students)
Brown County Middle School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brown County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brown County H
Brown County High School
455 students
- This school
Brown County Middle School
396 students
- Sprunica Eleme
Sprunica Elementary School
264 students
- Helmsburg Elem
Helmsburg Elementary School
224 students
- Van Buren Elem
Van Buren Elementary School
210 students
What this shows Brown County Middle School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown County Middle School compares
Brown County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$14,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Brown County Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brown County School Corporation reports $14,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sprunica Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helmsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown County Middle School
How many students attend Brown County Middle School?
Brown County Middle School has 396 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nashville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown County Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown County Middle School?
48.0% of students at Brown County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brown County Middle School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Nashville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown County Middle School?
Brown County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Brown County Middle School rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nashville, 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 Brown County School Corporation?
Besides Brown County Middle School, Brown County School Corporation also operates Brown County High School (455 students), Sprunica Elementary School (264 students), and Helmsburg Elementary School (224 students). See the Brown County School Corporation district page for the complete list.