- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walton, IN
Lewis Cass Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Cass Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181068002625
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Cass Junior High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis Cass Junior High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Cass Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Walton, IN.
School address
District: Lewis Cass Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181068002625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lewis Cass Junior High School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 181068002625 · Walton, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 15.1:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis Cass Elementary School (563 students)
Lewis Cass Junior High School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lewis Cass Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis Cass Ele
Lewis Cass Elementary School
563 students
- Lewis Cass Hig
Lewis Cass High School
388 students
- This school
Lewis Cass Junior High School
332 students
What this shows Lewis Cass Junior High School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis Cass Junior High School compares
Lewis Cass Junior 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,497
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Lewis Cass Junior High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis Cass Schools reports $12,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis Cass Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cass Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis Cass High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis Cass Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Cass Junior High School
How many students attend Lewis Cass Junior High School?
Lewis Cass Junior High School has 332 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Cass Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Cass Junior High School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Lewis Cass Junior High School?
43.2% of students at Lewis Cass Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis Cass Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis Cass Junior High School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Walton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Cass Junior High School?
Lewis Cass Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Lewis Cass Junior High School rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Cass Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Walton, 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 Lewis Cass Schools?
Besides Lewis Cass Junior High School, Lewis Cass Schools also operates Lewis Cass Elementary School (563 students) and Lewis Cass High School (388 students). See the Lewis Cass Schools district page for the complete list.