Enrollment
371
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlottesville, IN
Eastern Hancock High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Hancock High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180312000410
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Hancock High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Hancock High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Hancock High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Charlottesville, IN.
School address
District: Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180312000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Hancock High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Hancock High School
Eastern Hancock High School is a mid-sized high school in Charlottesville, Indiana, enrolling 371 students.
At 16.1:1, 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #237, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp also operates Eastern Hancock Elementary School (549 students) and Eastern Hancock Middle School (299 students) alongside Eastern Hancock 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 Eastern Hancock High School compares
Eastern Hancock 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$11,455
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Eastern Hancock High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp, which includes Eastern Hancock High School.
$11,455
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 62.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Eastern Hancock High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Hancock Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Hancock High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern Hancock High School
How many students attend Eastern Hancock High School?
Eastern Hancock High School has 371 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlottesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hancock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hancock High School is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Hancock High School?
27.2% of students at Eastern Hancock High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Hancock High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Hancock High School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Hancock High School?
Eastern Hancock High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Eastern Hancock High School rank among public schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Hancock High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville on the city page.
Is Eastern Hancock High School a good school?
Eastern Hancock High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Besides Eastern Hancock High School, Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp also operates Eastern Hancock Elementary School (549 students) and Eastern Hancock Middle School (299 students). See the Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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