- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180912001505
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Walkerton · Resource Index
- 56
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
John Glenn High School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 180912001505 · Walkerton, IN High · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 15:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Walkerton Elementary School (589 students)
John Glenn High School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
John Glenn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John Glenn High School
629 students
- Walkerton Elem
Walkerton Elementary School
589 students
- North Liberty
North Liberty School
474 students
- Harold C Urey
Harold C Urey Middle School
301 students
What this shows John Glenn High School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Glenn High School compares
John Glenn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,952
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
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.
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
District finance for John Glenn School Corporation reports $10,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~629 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 56/100 (higher 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 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.
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.