Enrollment
381
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kouts, IN
Kouts Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Kouts Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180900001497
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kouts Middle/High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 381
- students enrolled
Kouts Middle/High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Porter County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180900001497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kouts Middle/High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kouts Middle/High School
Kouts Middle/High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kouts, Indiana, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Indiana average.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Porter County School Corp also operates Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students) and Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students) alongside Kouts Middle/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 Kouts Middle/High School compares
Kouts Middle/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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 69% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$9,931
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 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 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Kouts Middle/High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Porter County School Corp, which includes Kouts Middle/High School.
$9,931
Per student
-18%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 56.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 Kouts Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Twp Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Twp Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kouts Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kouts Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other 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 (~381 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kouts Middle/High School
How many students attend Kouts Middle/High School?
Kouts Middle/High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kouts, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kouts Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kouts Middle/High School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Kouts Middle/High School?
15.1% of students at Kouts Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kouts Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Kouts Middle/High School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Kouts, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kouts Middle/High School?
Kouts Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Kouts Middle/High School a good school?
Kouts Middle/High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. 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 East Porter County School Corp?
Besides Kouts Middle/High School, East Porter County School Corp also operates Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students), Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students), and Washington Twp Elementary School (339 students). See the East Porter County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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