- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lapel, IN
Lapel Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lapel Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181288002328
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lapel Sr High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lapel · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lapel Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lapel Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lapel, IN.
School address
District: Frankton-Lapel Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181288002328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lapel Sr High School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 181288002328 · Lapel, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 15.4:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Frankton Elementary School (803 students)
Lapel Sr High School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lapel Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frankton Eleme
Frankton Elementary School
803 students
- Frankton Jr-Sr
Frankton Jr-Sr High School
757 students
- Lapel Elementa
Lapel Elementary School
675 students
- This school
Lapel Sr High School
462 students
- Lapel Middle S
Lapel Middle School
335 students
What this shows Lapel Sr High School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lapel Sr High School compares
Lapel Sr 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$9,174
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Lapel Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Frankton-Lapel Community Schools reports $9,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lapel Sr High 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lapel Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lapel Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lapel Sr High School
How many students attend Lapel Sr High School?
Lapel Sr High School has 462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lapel, IN. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lapel Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lapel Sr High School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Lapel Sr High School?
25.8% of students at Lapel Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lapel Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lapel Sr High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Lapel, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lapel Sr High School?
Lapel Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Lapel Sr High School rank among public schools in Lapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Lapel Sr High School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
Besides Lapel Sr High 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.