Enrollment
305
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jimtown Junior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jimtown Junior High School
Jimtown Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Elkhart, Indiana, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 318 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #245, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elkhart's middle schools, it stands alongside Concord Junior High School (855 students): Jimtown Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 16.4:1).
Baugo Community Schools also operates Jimtown Intermediate School (580 students) and Jimtown High School (546 students) alongside Jimtown Junior 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 Junior High School compares
Jimtown Junior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,798
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baugo Community Schools, which includes Jimtown Junior 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 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
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jimtown Junior High School a good school?
Jimtown Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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