- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Knightstown, IN
Knightstown Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Knightstown Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180106002012
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knightstown Intermediate School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Knightstown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Knightstown Intermediate School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knightstown Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Knightstown, IN.
School address
District: C a Beard Memorial School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180106002012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Knightstown Intermediate School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 180106002012 · Knightstown, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 16.8:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Knightstown Elementary School (372 students)
Knightstown Intermediate School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Knightstown Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Knightstown Intermediate School
387 students
- Knightstown El
Knightstown Elementary School
372 students
- Knightstown Hi
Knightstown High School
318 students
What this shows Knightstown Intermediate School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knightstown Intermediate School compares
Knightstown Intermediate 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Knightstown Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightstown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knightstown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knightstown Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knightstown Intermediate School
How many students attend Knightstown Intermediate School?
Knightstown Intermediate School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Knightstown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knightstown Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knightstown Intermediate School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knightstown Intermediate School?
51.8% of students at Knightstown Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knightstown Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Knightstown Intermediate School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Knightstown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knightstown Intermediate School?
Knightstown Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Knightstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Knightstown Intermediate School ranks #3 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 Intermediate School, C a Beard Memorial School Corp also operates Knightstown Elementary School (372 students) and Knightstown High School (318 students). See the C a Beard Memorial School Corp district page for the complete list.