Enrollment
546
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkhart, IN
Jimtown High School
Federal NCES profile for Jimtown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180042000090
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jimtown High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jimtown High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jimtown High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Baugo Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180042000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jimtown High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jimtown High School
Jimtown High School is a mid-sized high school in Elkhart, Indiana, enrolling 546 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 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 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 546 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elkhart's high schools, it stands alongside Elkhart High School (3,073 students): Jimtown High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.7:1).
Baugo Community Schools also operates Jimtown Intermediate School (580 students) and Jimtown Elementary School (418 students) alongside Jimtown High 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 Jimtown High School compares
Jimtown High 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Indiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$10,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Jimtown High School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baugo Community Schools, which includes Jimtown High School.
$10,798
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 55.5%
Federal 9.1%
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 Jimtown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimtown Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jimtown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jimtown Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jimtown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Elkhart
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jimtown High School
How many students attend Jimtown High School?
Jimtown High School has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkhart, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimtown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jimtown High School is 14.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Jimtown High School?
33.3% of students at Jimtown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jimtown High School?
The largest demographic group at Jimtown High School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jimtown High School?
Jimtown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jimtown High School rank among high schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Jimtown High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Elkhart, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elkhart on the city page.
Is Jimtown High School a good school?
Jimtown High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Baugo Community Schools?
Besides Jimtown High School, Baugo Community Schools also operates Jimtown Intermediate School (580 students), Jimtown Elementary School (418 students), and Jimtown Junior High School (305 students). See the Baugo Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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