Enrollment
603
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Churubusco, IN
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Churubusco Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181023001638
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 603
- students enrolled
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smith-Green Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181023001638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Churubusco Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Churubusco Jr-Sr High School
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Churubusco, Indiana, enrolling 603 students.
At 15.1:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 603 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 603 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 603 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Churubusco's public schools, it stands alongside Churubusco Elementary School (500 students): Churubusco Jr-Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
Its district, Smith-Green Community Schools, also runs Churubusco Elementary School (500 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 Churubusco Jr-Sr High School compares
Churubusco 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,202
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Churubusco Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smith-Green Community Schools, which includes Churubusco Jr-Sr High School.
$10,202
Per student
-16%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 59.5%
Federal 3.6%
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 Churubusco Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churubusco Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churubusco Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Churubusco
1 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 (~603 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Churubusco Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Churubusco Jr-Sr High School?
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Churubusco, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churubusco Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churubusco Jr-Sr High School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Churubusco Jr-Sr High School?
22.7% of students at Churubusco 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 Churubusco Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Churubusco Jr-Sr High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Churubusco, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churubusco Jr-Sr High School?
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
Is Churubusco Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Smith-Green Community Schools?
Besides Churubusco Jr-Sr High School, Smith-Green Community Schools also operates Churubusco Elementary School (500 students). See the Smith-Green Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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