- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomington, IN
Lora L Batchelor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lora L Batchelor 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 180063000130
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lora L Batchelor Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lora L Batchelor Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lora L Batchelor Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lora L Batchelor Middle School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180063000130 · Bloomington, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 13.7:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High School South (1,691 students)
Lora L Batchelor Middle School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lora L Batchelor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School South
1,691 students
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School North
1,528 students
- Summit Element 617
Summit Elementary School
617 students
- Jackson Creek 572
Jackson Creek Middle School
572 students
- Tri-North Midd 569
Tri-North Middle School
569 students
- This school 478
Lora L Batchelor Middle School
478 students
What this shows Lora L Batchelor Middle School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lora L Batchelor Middle School compares
Lora L Batchelor Middle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$13,392
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 7.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Lora L Batchelor Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County Community Sch Corp reports $13,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lora L Batchelor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomington High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Creek Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri-North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lora L Batchelor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,528
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Bloomington
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lora L Batchelor Middle School
How many students attend Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
Lora L Batchelor Middle School has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lora L Batchelor Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
42.6% of students at Lora L Batchelor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lora L Batchelor Middle School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
Lora L Batchelor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Lora L Batchelor Middle School rank among middle schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lora L Batchelor Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bloomington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Lora L Batchelor Middle School, Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students), Bloomington High School North (1,528 students), and Summit Elementary School (617 students). See the Monroe County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.