- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Branch, IN
Gibson Southern High School
Federal NCES profile for Gibson Southern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181035001688
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibson Southern High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 742
- students enrolled
Gibson Southern High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181035001688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Gibson Southern High School grew from 726 students in 2022-23 to 771 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 181035001688 · Fort Branch, IN High · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 21.8:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Branch Community School (577 students)
Gibson Southern High School grew from 726 students in 2022-23 to 771 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Gibson Southern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gibson Southern High School
742 students
- Fort Branch Co
Fort Branch Community School
577 students
- Haubstadt Comm
Haubstadt Community School
403 students
- Owensville Com
Owensville Community School
396 students
What this shows Gibson Southern High School reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gibson Southern High School compares
Gibson Southern High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,705
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Gibson Southern High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Gibson School Corporation reports $12,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gibson Southern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Branch Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haubstadt Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owensville Community School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibson Southern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gibson Southern High School
How many students attend Gibson Southern High School?
Gibson Southern High School has 742 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Branch, IN. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibson Southern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibson Southern High School is 21.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gibson Southern High School?
19.8% of students at Gibson Southern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gibson Southern High School?
The largest demographic group at Gibson Southern High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Fort Branch, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibson Southern High School?
Gibson Southern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in South Gibson School Corporation?
Besides Gibson Southern High School, South Gibson School Corporation also operates Fort Branch Community School (577 students), Haubstadt Community School (403 students), and Owensville Community School (396 students). See the South Gibson School Corporation district page for the complete list.