Enrollment
299
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlottesville, IN
Eastern Hancock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Hancock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180312000658
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Hancock Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Hancock Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Hancock Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Charlottesville, IN.
School address
District: Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180312000658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Hancock Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Hancock Middle School
Eastern Hancock Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Charlottesville, Indiana, enrolling 299 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 279 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp also operates Eastern Hancock Elementary School (549 students) and Eastern Hancock High School (371 students) alongside Eastern Hancock 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 Eastern Hancock Middle School compares
Eastern Hancock 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Indiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Eastern Hancock Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp, which includes Eastern Hancock Middle 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 Middle 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Hancock Middle 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
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~299 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern Hancock Middle School
How many students attend Eastern Hancock Middle School?
Eastern Hancock Middle School has 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlottesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hancock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hancock Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Hancock Middle School?
32.8% of students at Eastern Hancock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Hancock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Hancock Middle School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Hancock Middle School?
Eastern Hancock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Eastern Hancock Middle School rank among public schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Hancock Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Eastern Hancock Middle School earns 51/100 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 Middle School, Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp also operates Eastern Hancock Elementary School (549 students) and Eastern Hancock High School (371 students). See the Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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