Enrollment
434
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Connersville, IN
Connersville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Connersville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180351000496
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connersville Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Connersville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Connersville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connersville Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Connersville, IN.
School address
District: Fayette County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180351000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Connersville Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Connersville Middle School
Connersville Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Connersville, Indiana, enrolling 434 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 487 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #475, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fayette County School Corporation also operates Connersville Sr High School (912 students) and Grandview Elementary School (530 students) alongside Connersville Middle School.
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 Connersville Middle School compares
Connersville Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$12,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 93.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Connersville Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County School Corporation, which includes Connersville Middle School.
$12,347
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 58.0%
Federal 18.7%
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 Connersville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connersville Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frazee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connersville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle 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 (~434 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Connersville Middle School
How many students attend Connersville Middle School?
Connersville Middle School has 434 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Connersville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connersville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Connersville Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 Connersville Middle School?
57.0% of students at Connersville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connersville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Connersville Middle School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Connersville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connersville Middle School?
Connersville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Connersville Middle School rank among public schools in Connersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Connersville Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Connersville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Connersville on the city page.
Is Connersville Middle School a good school?
Connersville Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. 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 Fayette County School Corporation?
Besides Connersville Middle School, Fayette County School Corporation also operates Connersville Sr High School (912 students), Grandview Elementary School (530 students), and Fayette Central Elementary (332 students). See the Fayette County School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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