- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Knightstown, IN
Knightstown High School
Federal NCES profile for Knightstown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180106000189
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knightstown High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Knightstown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Knightstown High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knightstown High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Knightstown, IN.
School address
District: C a Beard Memorial School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180106000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Knightstown High School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 180106000189 · Knightstown, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 15.9:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Knightstown Intermediate School (387 students)
Knightstown High School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Knightstown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knightstown In
Knightstown Intermediate School
387 students
- Knightstown El
Knightstown Elementary School
372 students
- This school
Knightstown High School
318 students
What this shows Knightstown High School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knightstown High School compares
Knightstown 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in Indiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$11,683
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Knightstown High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for C a Beard Memorial School Corp reports $11,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knightstown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightstown Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knightstown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knightstown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Knightstown
1 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knightstown High School
How many students attend Knightstown High School?
Knightstown High School has 318 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knightstown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knightstown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knightstown High School is 15.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knightstown High School?
46.5% of students at Knightstown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knightstown High School?
The largest demographic group at Knightstown High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Knightstown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knightstown High School?
Knightstown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Knightstown High School rank among public schools in Knightstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Knightstown High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Knightstown, 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 C a Beard Memorial School Corp?
Besides Knightstown High School, C a Beard Memorial School Corp also operates Knightstown Intermediate School (387 students) and Knightstown Elementary School (372 students). See the C a Beard Memorial School Corp district page for the complete list.