- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Veedersburg, IN
Fountain Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181062001742
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Central High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Veedersburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain Central High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Central High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Veedersburg, IN.
School address
District: Southeast Fountain School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181062001742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fountain Central High School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 181062001742 · Veedersburg, IN Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 13:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Fountain Elementary (502 students)
Fountain Central High School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fountain Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fountain Central High School
532 students
- Southeast Foun
Southeast Fountain Elementary
502 students
- Southeast Foun 11
Southeast Fountain Virtual Academy
11 students
What this shows Fountain Central High School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Central High School compares
Fountain Central 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,170
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Fountain Central High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Fountain School Corp reports $13,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Fountain Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Fountain Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 84/100
Similar other schools in Veedersburg
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Central High School
How many students attend Fountain Central High School?
Fountain Central High School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Veedersburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Central High School is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Fountain Central High School?
45.8% of students at Fountain Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Central High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Veedersburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Central High School?
Fountain Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Fountain Central High School rank among schools in Veedersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Central High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Veedersburg, 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 Fountain School Corp?
Besides Fountain Central High School, Southeast Fountain School Corp also operates Southeast Fountain Elementary (502 students) and Southeast Fountain Virtual Academy (11 students). See the Southeast Fountain School Corp district page for the complete list.