- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Knox, IN
Knox Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Knox Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180534000939
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox Community Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Knox · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Knox Community Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Community Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Knox, IN.
School address
District: Knox Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180534000939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Knox Community Middle School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180534000939 · Knox, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 15.8:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox Community Elementary School (699 students)
Knox Community Middle School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Knox Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knox Community
Knox Community Elementary School
699 students
- Knox Community
Knox Community High School
500 students
- This school
Knox Community Middle School
474 students
What this shows Knox Community Middle School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox Community Middle School compares
Knox Community Middle 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Knox Community Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Middle 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knox Community Middle School
How many students attend Knox Community Middle School?
Knox Community Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Knox, IN. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Community Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher 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 Middle School?
54.7% of students at Knox Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Knox Community Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Knox, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Community Middle School?
Knox Community Middle 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 Knox Community Middle School rank among public schools in Knox?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Community Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Knox Community School Corp also operates Knox Community Elementary School (699 students) and Knox Community High School (500 students). See the Knox Community School Corp district page for the complete list.