- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkhart, IN
Jimtown Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Jimtown Junior High 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 180042000091
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jimtown Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jimtown Junior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jimtown Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Baugo Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180042000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Jimtown Junior High School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180042000091 · Elkhart, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 17.9:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jimtown Intermediate School (580 students)
Jimtown Junior High School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jimtown Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jimtown Interm
Jimtown Intermediate School
580 students
- Jimtown High S
Jimtown High School
546 students
- Jimtown Elemen
Jimtown Elementary School
418 students
- This school
Jimtown Junior High School
305 students
What this shows Jimtown Junior High School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jimtown Junior High School compares
Jimtown Junior 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 30% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Jimtown Junior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimtown Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jimtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jimtown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jimtown Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Elkhart
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Concord Junior High School
Standard public school
855 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
West Side Middle School
Standard public school
569 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
North Side Middle School
Standard public school
563 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pierre Moran Middle School
Standard public school
396 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jimtown Junior High School
How many students attend Jimtown Junior High School?
Jimtown Junior High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Junior High School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jimtown Junior High School?
34.8% of students at Jimtown Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jimtown Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Jimtown Junior High School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jimtown Junior High School?
Jimtown Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jimtown Junior High School rank among middle schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Jimtown Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Baugo Community Schools?
Besides Jimtown Junior High School, Baugo Community Schools also operates Jimtown Intermediate School (580 students), Jimtown High School (546 students), and Jimtown Elementary School (418 students). See the Baugo Community Schools district page for the complete list.