Enrollment
572
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jennings County Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jennings County Middle School
Jennings County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in North Vernon, Indiana, enrolling 572 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Jennings County Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of Indiana schools and 22% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 572 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 493 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #261.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jennings County School Corporation also operates Jennings County High School (1,188 students) and North Vernon Elementary School (566 students) alongside Jennings County 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 Jennings County Middle School compares
Jennings County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,975
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jennings County School Corporation, which includes Jennings County Middle School.
$12,975
Per student
+7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 60.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~572 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jennings County Middle School a good school?
Jennings County Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 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.
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