- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Covington, IN
Covington Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Covington Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180243000275
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington Community High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Covington Community High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Community High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Covington, IN.
School address
District: Covington Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180243000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Covington Community High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180243000275 · Covington, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 12.1:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Covington Elementary School (447 students)
Covington Community High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Covington Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Covington Elem
Covington Elementary School
447 students
- This school
Covington Community High School
278 students
- Covington Midd 178
Covington Middle School
178 students
What this shows Covington Community High School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington Community High School compares
Covington Community 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,669
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Covington Community High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington Community School Corp reports $14,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covington Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide high 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covington Community High School
How many students attend Covington Community High School?
Covington Community High School has 278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Covington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Community High School is 12.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% 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 Covington Community High School?
32.4% of students at Covington Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covington Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Covington Community High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Covington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington Community High School?
Covington Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Covington Community High School rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Community High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Covington, 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 Covington Community School Corp?
Besides Covington Community High School, Covington Community School Corp also operates Covington Elementary School (447 students) and Covington Middle School (178 students). See the Covington Community School Corp district page for the complete list.