Enrollment
555
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Park Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Park Jr-Sr High School
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ferdinand, Indiana, enrolling 555 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Ferdinand's public schools, it stands alongside Nancy Hanks Elementary School (296 students): Forest Park Jr-Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 21.1:1).
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Ferdinand Elementary School (272 students) and Pine Ridge Elementary School (235 students) alongside Forest Park Jr-Sr 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 Forest Park Jr-Sr High School compares
Forest Park Jr-Sr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,462
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp, which includes Forest Park Jr-Sr High School.
$11,462
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 58.1%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~555 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Ferdinand on the city page.
Is Forest Park Jr-Sr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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