Enrollment
870
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, IN
Danville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Danville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180255000305
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danville Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Danville Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danville Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Danville, IN.
School address
District: Danville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180255000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Danville Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Danville Middle School
Danville Middle School is a large elementary school in Danville, Indiana, enrolling 870 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 870 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #256, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Danville's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Elementary School (626 students): Danville Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 31.3:1).
Danville Community School Corp also operates Danville Community High School (853 students) and South Elementary School (626 students) alongside Danville 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 Danville Middle School compares
Danville 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$11,427
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 78.3%
African American 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Danville Middle School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Community School Corp, which includes Danville Middle School.
$11,427
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Danville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~870 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Danville Middle School
How many students attend Danville Middle School?
Danville Middle School has 870 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Danville Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Danville Middle School?
28.4% of students at Danville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Danville Middle School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Danville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danville Middle School?
Danville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Danville Middle School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Danville Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
Is Danville Middle School a good school?
Danville Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Danville Community School Corp?
Besides Danville Middle School, Danville Community School Corp also operates Danville Community High School (853 students), South Elementary School (626 students), and North Elementary School (446 students). See the Danville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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