Enrollment
709
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jasper, IN
Jasper Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jasper Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180396000686
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jasper Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jasper, IN.
School address
District: Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs · Indiana
NCES ID 180396000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jasper Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jasper Middle School
Jasper Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Jasper, Indiana, enrolling 709 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 709 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 434 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 709 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs also operates Jasper High School (1,103 students) and Jasper Elementary School (1,023 students) alongside Jasper Middle 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 Jasper Middle School compares
Jasper Middle 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,317
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 709 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Jasper Middle School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs, which includes Jasper Middle School.
$12,317
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 50.4%
Federal 16.2%
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 Jasper Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ireland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~709 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jasper Middle School
How many students attend Jasper Middle School?
Jasper Middle School has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jasper, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jasper Middle School?
35.4% of students at Jasper Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jasper Middle School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Jasper, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper Middle School?
Jasper Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Jasper Middle School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jasper, 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 Jasper on the city page.
Is Jasper Middle School a good school?
Jasper Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. 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 Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs?
Besides Jasper Middle School, Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs also operates Jasper High School (1,103 students), Jasper Elementary School (1,023 students), and Ireland Elementary School (548 students). See the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs district page for the complete list.
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