- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, IN
Caston Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Caston Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180141000207
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caston Jr-Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caston Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caston Jr-Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rochester, IN.
School address
District: Caston School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180141000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Caston Jr-Sr High School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 180141000207 · Rochester, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 15.5:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Caston Elementary School (381 students)
Caston Jr-Sr High School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Caston Jr-Sr High School compares
Caston Jr-Sr High 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,362
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Caston Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Caston School Corporation reports $11,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caston Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caston Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Rochester
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caston Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Caston Jr-Sr High School?
Caston Jr-Sr High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, IN. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caston Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caston Jr-Sr High School is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Caston Jr-Sr High School?
51.4% of students at Caston Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caston Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Caston Jr-Sr High School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caston Jr-Sr High School?
Caston Jr-Sr High 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 Caston Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Caston Jr-Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rochester, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Caston School Corporation?
Besides Caston Jr-Sr High School, Caston School Corporation also operates Caston Elementary School (381 students). See the Caston School Corporation district page for the complete list.