- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Knox, IN
Knox Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Knox Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180534000938
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox Community High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Knox · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Knox Community High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Community High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Knox, IN.
School address
District: Knox Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180534000938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Knox Community High School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 180534000938 · Knox, IN High · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 15.6:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox Community Elementary School (699 students)
Knox Community High School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Knox Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knox Community
Knox Community Elementary School
699 students
- This school
Knox Community High School
500 students
- Knox Community
Knox Community Middle School
474 students
What this shows Knox Community High School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox Community High School compares
Knox Community High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,246
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Knox Community High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox Community School Corp reports $10,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knox Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Community Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knox Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox Community 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
- 42/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knox Community High School
How many students attend Knox Community High School?
Knox Community High School has 500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knox, IN. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Community High School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Knox Community High School?
58.4% of students at Knox Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Knox Community High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Knox, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Community High School?
Knox Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Knox Community High School rank among public schools in Knox?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Community High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Knox, 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 Knox Community School Corp?
Besides Knox Community High School, Knox Community School Corp also operates Knox Community Elementary School (699 students) and Knox Community Middle School (474 students). See the Knox Community School Corp district page for the complete list.