- Enrollment
- 1,717
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Goshen Junior High School shrank from 1,001 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 180393000659 · Goshen, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
927 enr · 15.2:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen High School (1,717 students)
Goshen Junior High School shrank from 1,001 students in 2022-23 to 936 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 61.8 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Goshen Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goshen High Sc
Goshen High School
1,717 students
- This school
Goshen Junior High School
927 students
- Goshen Interme
Goshen Intermediate School
889 students
- Model Elementa 474
Model Elementary School
474 students
- Prairie View E 415
Prairie View Elementary School
415 students
- Waterford Elem 400
Waterford Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Goshen Junior High School reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goshen Junior High School compares
Goshen Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,439
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
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.
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
District finance for Goshen Community Schools reports $13,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~927 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,001 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), down 65.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.