- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Vernon, IN
Jennings County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jennings County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180519000925
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennings County Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in North Vernon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennings County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North Vernon, IN.
School address
District: Jennings County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180519000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jennings County Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180519000925 · North Vernon, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 12.4:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings County High School (1,188 students)
Jennings County Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jennings County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings Count
Jennings County High School
1,188 students
- This school
Jennings County Middle School
572 students
- North Vernon E
North Vernon Elementary School
566 students
- Sand Creek Ele 385
Sand Creek Elementary School
385 students
- Brush Creek El 303
Brush Creek Elementary School
303 students
- Hayden Element 284
Hayden Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Jennings County Middle School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennings County Middle School compares
Jennings County 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in Indiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,916
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Jennings County Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jennings County School Corporation reports $13,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jennings County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Vernon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brush Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennings County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jennings County Middle School
How many students attend Jennings County Middle School?
Jennings County Middle School has 572 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Vernon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings County Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% 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 Jennings County Middle School?
55.3% of students at Jennings County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennings County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jennings County Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in North Vernon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennings County Middle School?
Jennings County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Jennings County Middle School rank among public schools in North Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in North Vernon, 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 North Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Jennings County School Corporation?
Besides Jennings County Middle School, Jennings County School Corporation also operates Jennings County High School (1,188 students), North Vernon Elementary School (566 students), and Sand Creek Elementary School (385 students). See the Jennings County School Corporation district page for the complete list.