- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evansville, IN
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Helfrich Park Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180345000471
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helfrich Park Stem Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Helfrich Park Stem Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helfrich Park Stem Academy ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Helfrich Park Stem Academy held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180345000471 · Evansville, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15.9:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
Helfrich Park Stem Academy held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Helfrich Park Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- This school 509
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
509 students
What this shows Helfrich Park Stem Academy reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helfrich Park Stem Academy compares
Helfrich Park Stem Academy 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in Indiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,576
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Helfrich Park Stem Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helfrich Park Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helfrich Park Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Evansville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Junior High School
Standard public school
925 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Thompkins Middle School
Standard public school
622 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Plaza Park International Prep Acad
Standard public school
610 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Heights Middle School
Standard public school
471 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
331 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Mcgary Middle School
Standard public school
295 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helfrich Park Stem Academy
How many students attend Helfrich Park Stem Academy?
Helfrich Park Stem Academy has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evansville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helfrich Park Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Helfrich Park Stem Academy is 15.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helfrich Park Stem Academy?
49.1% of students at Helfrich Park Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helfrich Park Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Helfrich Park Stem Academy is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helfrich Park Stem Academy?
Helfrich Park Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Helfrich Park Stem Academy rank among middle schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Helfrich Park Stem Academy ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Evansville on the city page.
What other schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Helfrich Park Stem Academy, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.