- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medora, IN
Medora Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Medora Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180123002268
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medora Stem Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 90
- students enrolled
Medora Stem Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Medora Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180123002268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Medora Stem Academy held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180123002268 · Medora, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 15:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Medora Jr & Sr High School (95 students)
Medora Stem Academy held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Medora Stem Academy compares
Medora Stem Academy 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,738
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Medora Stem Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medora Community School Corp reports $13,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Medora Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medora Jr & Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medora Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Medora
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Medora Stem Academy
How many students attend Medora Stem Academy?
Medora Stem Academy has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medora, IN. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medora Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Medora Stem Academy is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Medora Stem Academy?
76.0% of students at Medora Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medora Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Medora Stem Academy is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Medora, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medora Stem Academy?
Medora Stem Academy 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).
What other schools are in Medora Community School Corp?
Besides Medora Stem Academy, Medora Community School Corp also operates Medora Jr & Sr High School (95 students). See the Medora Community School Corp district page for the complete list.