Enrollment
387
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knightstown Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knightstown Intermediate School
Knightstown Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Knightstown, Indiana, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.8% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 509 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #462, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
C a Beard Memorial School Corp also operates Knightstown Elementary School (372 students) and Knightstown High School (318 students) alongside Knightstown Intermediate 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 Knightstown Intermediate School compares
Knightstown Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,910
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for C a Beard Memorial School Corp, which includes Knightstown Intermediate School.
$11,910
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~387 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Knightstown on the city page.
Is Knightstown Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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