Enrollment
435
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caston Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caston Jr-Sr High School
Caston Jr-Sr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester, Indiana, enrolling 435 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 544 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #236.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Rochester's public schools, it stands alongside Rochester Community High School (567 students): Caston Jr-Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 11.8:1).
Its district, Caston School Corporation, also runs Caston Elementary School (381 students).
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 Caston Jr-Sr High School compares
Caston Jr-Sr High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caston School Corporation, which includes Caston Jr-Sr High School.
$11,503
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 63.0%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Rochester
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~435 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Caston Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Caston Jr-Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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