- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kokomo, IN
Kokomo High School
Federal NCES profile for Kokomo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180537000947
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kokomo High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kokomo High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kokomo High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Kokomo School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180537000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Kokomo High School held near 1,472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 114.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 180537000947 · Kokomo, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,393 enr · 13:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students)
Kokomo High School held near 1,472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 114.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kokomo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kokomo High School
1,393 students
- Lafayette Park 527
Lafayette Park Elementary School
527 students
- Central Middle 451
Central Middle School
451 students
- Maple Crest Mi 435
Maple Crest Middle School
435 students
- Wallace Elemen 360
Wallace Elementary School
360 students
- Boulevard Elem 340
Boulevard Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Kokomo High School reports 1,393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kokomo High School compares
Kokomo High 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,393 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,393
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,699
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Kokomo High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kokomo School Corporation reports $12,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kokomo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Crest Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulevard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kokomo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Kokomo
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kokomo High School
How many students attend Kokomo High School?
Kokomo High School has 1,393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,519 (2022-23) → 1,472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kokomo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kokomo High School is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Kokomo High School?
54.1% of students at Kokomo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kokomo High School?
The largest demographic group at Kokomo High School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kokomo High School?
Kokomo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Kokomo High School rank among high schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Kokomo High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kokomo School Corporation?
Besides Kokomo High School, Kokomo School Corporation also operates Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students), Central Middle School (451 students), and Maple Crest Middle School (435 students). See the Kokomo School Corporation district page for the complete list.