Enrollment
291
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Linton, IN
Linton-Stockton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Linton-Stockton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180591002147
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linton-Stockton Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Linton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Linton-Stockton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linton-Stockton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linton, IN.
School address
District: Linton-Stockton School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180591002147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linton-Stockton Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linton-Stockton Middle School
Linton-Stockton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Linton, Indiana, enrolling 291 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Linton-Stockton School Corporation also operates Linton-Stockton Elementary (725 students) and Linton-Stockton High School (377 students) alongside Linton-Stockton 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 Linton-Stockton Middle School compares
Linton-Stockton 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,335
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Linton-Stockton Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linton-Stockton School Corporation, which includes Linton-Stockton Middle School.
$10,335
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 70.9%
Federal 11.8%
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 Linton-Stockton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton-Stockton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linton-Stockton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linton-Stockton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~291 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Linton-Stockton Middle School
How many students attend Linton-Stockton Middle School?
Linton-Stockton Middle School has 291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Linton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linton-Stockton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linton-Stockton Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% 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 Linton-Stockton Middle School?
49.4% of students at Linton-Stockton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linton-Stockton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Linton-Stockton Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Linton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linton-Stockton Middle School?
Linton-Stockton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Linton-Stockton Middle School rank among public schools in Linton?
By Resource Investment Index, Linton-Stockton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Linton, 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 Linton on the city page.
Is Linton-Stockton Middle School a good school?
Linton-Stockton Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Linton-Stockton School Corporation?
Besides Linton-Stockton Middle School, Linton-Stockton School Corporation also operates Linton-Stockton Elementary (725 students) and Linton-Stockton High School (377 students). See the Linton-Stockton School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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