- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covington, IN
Covington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Covington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180243000277
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Covington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Covington, IN.
School address
District: Covington Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180243000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Covington Middle School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180243000277 · Covington, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 11.9:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Covington Elementary School (447 students)
Covington Middle School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Covington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Covington Elem
Covington Elementary School
447 students
- Covington Comm
Covington Community High School
278 students
- This school 178
Covington Middle School
178 students
What this shows Covington Middle School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington Middle School compares
Covington Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Indiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
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 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Covington Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covington Middle School
How many students attend Covington Middle School?
Covington Middle School has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% 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 Middle School?
40.0% of students at Covington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Covington Middle School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Covington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington Middle School?
Covington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Covington Community School Corp also operates Covington Elementary School (447 students) and Covington Community High School (278 students). See the Covington Community School Corp district page for the complete list.