Enrollment
629
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Walkerton, IN
John Glenn High School
Federal NCES profile for John Glenn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180912001505
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Glenn High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Walkerton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Glenn High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walkerton, IN.
School address
District: John Glenn School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180912001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Glenn High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Glenn High School
John Glenn High School is a mid-sized high school in Walkerton, Indiana, enrolling 629 students.
At 15:1, 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 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 629 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 419 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
John Glenn School Corporation also operates Walkerton Elementary School (589 students) and North Liberty School (474 students) alongside John Glenn 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 John Glenn High School compares
John Glenn 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,688
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 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 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, John Glenn High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for John Glenn School Corporation, which includes John Glenn High School.
$10,688
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 63.3%
Federal 10.6%
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 John Glenn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkerton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Liberty School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold C Urey Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Glenn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~629 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Glenn High School
How many students attend John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has 629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walkerton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Glenn High School is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 John Glenn High School?
30.6% of students at John Glenn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Glenn High School?
The largest demographic group at John Glenn High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Walkerton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Glenn High School?
John Glenn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 John Glenn High School rank among public schools in Walkerton?
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walkerton, 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 Walkerton on the city page.
Is John Glenn High School a good school?
John Glenn High School earns 57/100 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 John Glenn School Corporation?
Besides John Glenn High School, John Glenn School Corporation also operates Walkerton Elementary School (589 students), North Liberty School (474 students), and Harold C Urey Middle School (301 students). See the John Glenn School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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