- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winchester, IN
Lee L Driver Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lee L Driver Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180177000235
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee L Driver Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee L Driver Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee L Driver Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winchester, IN.
School address
District: Randolph Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180177000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lee L Driver Middle School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 180177000235 · Winchester, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 13.2:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Winchester Community High School (399 students)
Lee L Driver Middle School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lee L Driver Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winchester Com
Winchester Community High School
399 students
- This school
Lee L Driver Middle School
316 students
- O R Baker Elem
O R Baker Elementary School
303 students
- Willard Elemen
Willard Elementary School
232 students
- Deerfield Elem 158
Deerfield Elementary School
158 students
What this shows Lee L Driver Middle School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee L Driver Middle School compares
Lee L Driver Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,554
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Lee L Driver Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Randolph Central School Corp reports $12,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee L Driver Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O R Baker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee L Driver Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lee L Driver Middle School
How many students attend Lee L Driver Middle School?
Lee L Driver Middle School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winchester, IN. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee L Driver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee L Driver Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 Lee L Driver Middle School?
48.1% of students at Lee L Driver Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee L Driver Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lee L Driver Middle School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Winchester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee L Driver Middle School?
Lee L Driver Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lee L Driver Middle School rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee L Driver Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winchester, 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 Randolph Central School Corp?
Besides Lee L Driver Middle School, Randolph Central School Corp also operates Winchester Community High School (399 students), O R Baker Elementary School (303 students), and Willard Elementary School (232 students). See the Randolph Central School Corp district page for the complete list.