Enrollment
3,038
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crown Point, IN
Crown Point High School
Federal NCES profile for Crown Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180249000293
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crown Point High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Crown Point · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crown Point High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crown Point High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Crown Point, IN.
School address
District: Crown Point Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180249000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crown Point High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crown Point High School
Crown Point High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Crown Point, Indiana, enrolling 3,038 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Indiana schools and 46% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,038 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 626 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,038 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students) and Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students) alongside Crown Point High 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 Crown Point High School compares
Crown Point 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,038 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,038
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$11,425
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
477
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Crown Point High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crown Point Community School Corp, which includes Crown Point High School.
$11,425
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 56.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Crown Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Taft Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jerry Ross Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timothy Ball Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crown Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high 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 (~3,038 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crown Point High School
How many students attend Crown Point High School?
Crown Point High School has 3,038 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crown Point, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crown Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crown Point High School is 23.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crown Point High School?
19.8% of students at Crown Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crown Point High School?
The largest demographic group at Crown Point High School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Crown Point, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crown Point High School?
Crown Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crown Point High School rank among public schools in Crown Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Crown Point High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Crown Point, 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 Crown Point on the city page.
Is Crown Point High School a good school?
Crown Point High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Crown Point Community School Corp?
Besides Crown Point High School, Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students), Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students), and Winfield Elementary School (658 students). See the Crown Point Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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