Enrollment
927
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goshen, IN
Goshen Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Goshen Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180393000659
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goshen Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Goshen Junior High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Junior High School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Goshen Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180393000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goshen Junior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goshen Junior High School
Goshen Junior High School is a higher-need, large middle school in Goshen, Indiana, enrolling 927 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 927 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (32%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Goshen Community Schools also operates Goshen High School (1,717 students) and Goshen Intermediate School (889 students) alongside Goshen 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 Goshen Junior High School compares
Goshen 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,952
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
White 31.5%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Goshen 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 Goshen Community Schools, which includes Goshen Junior High School.
$12,952
Per student
+7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 54.2%
Federal 10.5%
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 Goshen Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goshen Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Model Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goshen Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~927 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goshen Junior High School
How many students attend Goshen Junior High School?
Goshen Junior High School has 927 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goshen, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goshen Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goshen Junior High School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Goshen Junior High School?
58.0% of students at Goshen Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goshen Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Goshen Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in Goshen, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goshen Junior High School?
Goshen Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Goshen Junior High School rank among public schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Goshen Junior High School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Goshen, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goshen on the city page.
Is Goshen Junior High School a good school?
Goshen Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Goshen Community Schools?
Besides Goshen Junior High School, Goshen Community Schools also operates Goshen High School (1,717 students), Goshen Intermediate School (889 students), and Model Elementary School (474 students). See the Goshen Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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