- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jasper Middle School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180396000686 · Jasper, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 17.7:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper High School (1,103 students)
Jasper Middle School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jasper Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper High Sc
Jasper High School
1,103 students
- Jasper Element
Jasper Elementary School
1,023 students
- This school
Jasper Middle School
709 students
- Ireland Elemen
Ireland Elementary School
548 students
What this shows Jasper Middle School reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jasper Middle School compares
Jasper Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,789
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 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.
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
District finance for Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs reports $11,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.