Enrollment
641
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Logansport, IN
Logansport Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Logansport Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180603001058
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Logansport Junior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Logansport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Logansport Junior High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Logansport Junior High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Logansport, IN.
School address
District: Logansport Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180603001058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Logansport Junior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Logansport Junior High School
Logansport Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Logansport, Indiana, enrolling 641 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 641 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 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #184.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 276 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 641 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Logansport's middle schools, it stands alongside Columbia 6th Grade Academy (654 students): Logansport Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 29.7:1).
Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students) and Landis Elementary School (819 students) alongside Logansport Junior High 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 Logansport Junior High School compares
Logansport Junior High 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$11,259
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
White 38.1%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Logansport Junior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logansport Community Sch Corp, which includes Logansport Junior High School.
$11,259
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.7%
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 Logansport Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Landis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia 6th Grade Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Logansport Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Logansport
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~641 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Logansport Junior High School
How many students attend Logansport Junior High School?
Logansport Junior High School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Logansport, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Logansport Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Logansport Junior High School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Logansport Junior High School?
61.3% of students at Logansport Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Logansport Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Logansport Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Logansport, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Logansport Junior High School?
Logansport Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Logansport Junior High School rank among public schools in Logansport?
By Resource Investment Index, Logansport Junior High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Logansport, 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 Logansport on the city page.
Is Logansport Junior High School a good school?
Logansport Junior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more 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 Logansport Community Sch Corp?
Besides Logansport Junior High School, Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students), Landis Elementary School (819 students), and Columbia 6th Grade Academy (654 students). See the Logansport Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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