Enrollment
849
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lebanon, IN
Lebanon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lebanon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180579001040
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lebanon Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lebanon Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, IN.
School address
District: Lebanon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180579001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lebanon Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lebanon Middle School
Lebanon Middle School is a large middle school in Lebanon, Indiana, enrolling 849 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Indiana schools and 24% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 849 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 334 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 849 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lebanon Community School Corp also operates Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students) and Perry Worth Elementary School (601 students) alongside Lebanon 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 Lebanon Middle School compares
Lebanon 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
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 73.0%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Lebanon Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon Community School Corp, which includes Lebanon Middle School.
$12,443
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 48.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 Lebanon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Worth Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hattie B Stokes Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lebanon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~849 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lebanon Middle School
How many students attend Lebanon Middle School?
Lebanon Middle School has 849 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lebanon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lebanon Middle School?
42.4% of students at Lebanon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lebanon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lebanon Middle School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Lebanon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lebanon Middle School?
Lebanon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lebanon Middle School rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
Is Lebanon Middle School a good school?
Lebanon Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Lebanon Community School Corp?
Besides Lebanon Middle School, Lebanon Community School Corp also operates Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students), Perry Worth Elementary School (601 students), and Harney Elementary School (448 students). See the Lebanon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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