- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Loogootee, IN
Loogootee High School
Federal NCES profile for Loogootee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180606001067
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loogootee High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Loogootee · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Loogootee High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loogootee High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Loogootee, IN.
School address
District: Loogootee Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180606001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Loogootee High School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 180606001067 · Loogootee, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.1:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Loogootee Elementary School (310 students)
Loogootee High School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Loogootee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loogootee Elem
Loogootee Elementary School
310 students
- This school
Loogootee High School
229 students
- Loogootee Midd
Loogootee Middle School
223 students
What this shows Loogootee High School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loogootee High School compares
Loogootee 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,629
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Loogootee High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loogootee Community Sch Corp reports $11,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loogootee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loogootee Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loogootee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loogootee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loogootee High School
How many students attend Loogootee High School?
Loogootee High School has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Loogootee, IN. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loogootee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loogootee High School is 12.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% 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 Loogootee High School?
28.6% of students at Loogootee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loogootee High School?
The largest demographic group at Loogootee High School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Loogootee, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loogootee High School?
Loogootee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Loogootee High School rank among public schools in Loogootee?
By Resource Investment Index, Loogootee High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Loogootee, 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 Loogootee Community Sch Corp?
Besides Loogootee High School, Loogootee Community Sch Corp also operates Loogootee Elementary School (310 students) and Loogootee Middle School (223 students). See the Loogootee Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.