- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferdinand, IN
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181064001745
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ferdinand · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ferdinand, IN.
School address
District: Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181064001745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 181064001745 · Ferdinand, IN Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 13.5:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferdinand Elementary School (272 students)
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School
555 students
- Ferdinand Elem
Ferdinand Elementary School
272 students
- Pine Ridge Ele
Pine Ridge Elementary School
235 students
- Cedar Crest In 192
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
192 students
What this shows Forest Park Jr-Sr High School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Park Jr-Sr High School compares
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Forest Park Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp reports $11,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Park Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdinand Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Park Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Ferdinand
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Park Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Forest Park Jr-Sr High School?
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ferdinand, IN. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Jr-Sr High School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% 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 Forest Park Jr-Sr High School?
18.0% of students at Forest Park Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park Jr-Sr High School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Ferdinand, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park Jr-Sr High School?
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Forest Park Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Ferdinand?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ferdinand, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp?
Besides Forest Park Jr-Sr High School, Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Ferdinand Elementary School (272 students), Pine Ridge Elementary School (235 students), and Cedar Crest Intermediate School (192 students). See the Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp district page for the complete list.