- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corydon, IN
Corydon Central Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Corydon Central Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181036002283
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corydon Central Jr High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Corydon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Corydon Central Jr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corydon Central Jr High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Corydon, IN.
School address
District: South Harrison Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181036002283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Corydon Central Jr High School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 181036002283 · Corydon, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 14.3:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Corydon Central High School (748 students)
Corydon Central Jr High School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Corydon Central Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corydon Centra
Corydon Central High School
748 students
- Corydon Elemen
Corydon Elementary School
644 students
- Corydon Interm
Corydon Intermediate School
487 students
- This school
Corydon Central Jr High School
358 students
- South Central
South Central Elementary
344 students
- South Central 260
South Central Jr & Sr High School
260 students
What this shows Corydon Central Jr High School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corydon Central Jr High School compares
Corydon Central Jr 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Corydon Central Jr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Harrison Com Schools reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corydon Central Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corydon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corydon Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central Jr & Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corydon Central Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corydon Central Jr High School
How many students attend Corydon Central Jr High School?
Corydon Central Jr High School has 358 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corydon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corydon Central Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corydon Central Jr High School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Corydon Central Jr High School?
44.4% of students at Corydon Central Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corydon Central Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Corydon Central Jr High School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Corydon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corydon Central Jr High School?
Corydon Central Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Corydon Central Jr High School rank among public schools in Corydon?
By Resource Investment Index, Corydon Central Jr High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Corydon, 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 South Harrison Com Schools?
Besides Corydon Central Jr High School, South Harrison Com Schools also operates Corydon Central High School (748 students), Corydon Elementary School (644 students), and Corydon Intermediate School (487 students). See the South Harrison Com Schools district page for the complete list.