Enrollment
500
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180534000938
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Knox · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knox Community High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knox Community High School
Knox Community High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Knox, Indiana, enrolling 500 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 488 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Knox Community School Corp also operates Knox Community Elementary School (699 students) and Knox Community Middle School (474 students) alongside Knox Community High 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 Knox Community High School compares
Knox Community High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,742
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox Community School Corp, which includes Knox Community High School.
$10,742
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 56.1%
Federal 18.8%
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 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
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high 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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Knox on the city page.
Is Knox Community High School a good school?
Knox Community High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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