Enrollment
316
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee L Driver Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lee L Driver Middle School
Lee L Driver Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Winchester, Indiana, enrolling 316 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 316 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 419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #330, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Randolph Central School Corp also operates Winchester Community High School (399 students) and O R Baker Elementary School (303 students) alongside Lee L Driver 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 Lee L Driver Middle School compares
Lee L Driver 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,682
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph Central School Corp, which includes Lee L Driver Middle School.
$11,682
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 58.5%
Federal 17.4%
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 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
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~316 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Winchester on the city page.
Is Lee L Driver Middle School a good school?
Lee L Driver Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 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.
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