Enrollment
223
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loogootee Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loogootee Middle School
Loogootee Middle School is a small elementary school in Loogootee, Indiana, enrolling 223 students.
At 15.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% 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 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Loogootee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Loogootee Elementary School (310 students): Loogootee Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 17.2:1).
Loogootee Community Sch Corp also operates Loogootee Elementary School (310 students) and Loogootee High School (229 students) alongside Loogootee 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 Loogootee Middle School compares
Loogootee 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,465
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
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.
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 93.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loogootee Community Sch Corp, which includes Loogootee Middle School.
$11,465
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 55.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Loogootee on the city page.
Is Loogootee Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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