Enrollment
840
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fishers, IN
Fishers Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Fishers Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181065001245
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fishers Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fishers Junior High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fishers Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065001245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fishers Junior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fishers Junior High School
Fishers Junior High School is a large middle school in Fishers, Indiana, enrolling 840 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.4% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 840 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fishers's middle schools, it stands alongside Fall Creek Junior High (1,001 students): Fishers Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 19.6:1).
Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students) and Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students) alongside Fishers Junior 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 Fishers Junior High School compares
Fishers Junior 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 49% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,114
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 60.6%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Fishers Junior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Southeastern Schools, which includes Fishers Junior High School.
$11,114
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 55.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Fishers Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Southeastern Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fishers Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Fishers
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~840 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fishers Junior High School
How many students attend Fishers Junior High School?
Fishers Junior High School has 840 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fishers, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishers Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishers Junior High School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fishers Junior High School?
25.4% of students at Fishers Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fishers Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Fishers Junior High School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fishers Junior High School?
Fishers Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fishers Junior High School rank among middle schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Fishers Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fishers, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fishers on the city page.
Is Fishers Junior High School a good school?
Fishers Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more 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 Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Fishers Junior High School, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students), Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students), and Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.
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