- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loogootee, IN
Loogootee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Loogootee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180606001070
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loogootee Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Loogootee · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Loogootee Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loogootee Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Loogootee, IN.
School address
District: Loogootee Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180606001070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Loogootee Middle School grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180606001070 · Loogootee, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 15.9:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Loogootee Elementary School (310 students)
Loogootee Middle School grew from 210 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Loogootee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loogootee Elem
Loogootee Elementary School
310 students
- Loogootee High
Loogootee High School
229 students
- This school
Loogootee Middle School
223 students
What this shows Loogootee Middle School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loogootee Middle School compares
Loogootee Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in Indiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Loogootee Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loogootee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loogootee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loogootee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Loogootee
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loogootee Middle School
How many students attend Loogootee Middle School?
Loogootee Middle School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loogootee, IN. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loogootee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loogootee Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loogootee Middle School?
38.1% of students at Loogootee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loogootee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Loogootee Middle School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Loogootee, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loogootee Middle School?
Loogootee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Loogootee?
By Resource Investment Index, Loogootee Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Loogootee Community Sch Corp also operates Loogootee Elementary School (310 students) and Loogootee High School (229 students). See the Loogootee Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.