- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, IN
Dennis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dennis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180951001555
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dennis Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dennis Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dennis Middle School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Richmond, IN.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180951001555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Dennis Middle School grew from 597 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 180951001555 · Richmond, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 15.1:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High School (1,273 students)
Dennis Middle School grew from 597 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Dennis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond High
Richmond High School
1,273 students
- This school
Dennis Middle School
649 students
- Test Intermedi
Test Intermediate School
621 students
- Crestdale Elem 373
Crestdale Elementary School
373 students
- Charles Elemen 359
Charles Elementary School
359 students
- Vaile Elementa 311
Vaile Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Dennis Middle School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dennis Middle School compares
Dennis 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 53% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$12,966
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 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 13.7%
African American 10.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Dennis Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond Community Schools reports $12,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dennis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Test Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vaile Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dennis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dennis Middle School
How many students attend Dennis Middle School?
Dennis Middle School has 649 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dennis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dennis Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Dennis Middle School?
75.7% of students at Dennis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dennis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dennis Middle School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Richmond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dennis Middle School?
Dennis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Dennis Middle School rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Dennis Middle School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond Community Schools?
Besides Dennis Middle School, Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students), Test Intermediate School (621 students), and Crestdale Elementary School (373 students). See the Richmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.