- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180042000090
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Jimtown High School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180042000090 · Elkhart, IN High · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 14.8:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jimtown Intermediate School (580 students)
Jimtown High School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jimtown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jimtown Interm
Jimtown Intermediate School
580 students
- This school
Jimtown High School
546 students
- Jimtown Elemen
Jimtown Elementary School
418 students
- Jimtown Junior
Jimtown Junior High School
305 students
What this shows Jimtown High School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jimtown High School compares
Jimtown High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,808
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
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.
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
District finance for Baugo Community Schools reports $10,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~546 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.