Enrollment
335
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lapel, IN
Lapel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lapel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181288002418
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lapel Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lapel · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lapel Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lapel Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lapel, IN.
School address
District: Frankton-Lapel Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181288002418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lapel Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lapel Middle School
Lapel Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lapel, Indiana, enrolling 335 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 335 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #240, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 99 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 335 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools also operates Frankton Elementary School (803 students) and Frankton Jr-Sr High School (757 students) alongside Lapel Middle 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 Lapel Middle School compares
Lapel Middle 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,754
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 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 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Lapel Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankton-Lapel Community Schools, which includes Lapel Middle School.
$9,754
Per student
-19%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 65.4%
Federal 9.4%
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 Lapel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankton Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lapel Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lapel Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lapel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle 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 (~335 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lapel Middle School
How many students attend Lapel Middle School?
Lapel Middle School has 335 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lapel, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lapel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lapel Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lapel Middle School?
28.9% of students at Lapel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lapel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lapel Middle School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Lapel, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lapel Middle School?
Lapel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lapel Middle School rank among public schools in Lapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Lapel Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lapel, 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 Lapel on the city page.
Is Lapel Middle School a good school?
Lapel Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
Besides Lapel Middle School, Frankton-Lapel Community Schools also operates Frankton Elementary School (803 students), Frankton Jr-Sr High School (757 students), and Lapel Elementary School (675 students). See the Frankton-Lapel Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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