Enrollment
649
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dennis Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dennis Middle School
Dennis Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Richmond, Indiana, enrolling 649 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 75.7% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 649 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 264 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 649 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 649 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students) and Test Intermediate School (621 students) alongside Dennis 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 Dennis Middle School compares
Dennis 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond Community Schools, which includes Dennis Middle School.
$12,743
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 66.3%
Federal 17.7%
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 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
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~649 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dennis Middle School a good school?
Dennis Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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