Enrollment
90
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180123002268
Medora Stem Academy — Medora, IN
Federal NCES profile for Medora Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Medora Community School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medora Stem Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Medora Stem Academy reports 90 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the Indiana average and 47% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 180 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Medora Community School Corp spends $20,112 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.6% from local sources (property taxes), 50.3% from the state, and 23.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Medora Stem Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 54% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Indiana — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,112
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 180 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 90 Top 2% in Indiana — larger than 98% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.0% +54% vs state
NCES ID 180123002268
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 180:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medora Community School Corp, which includes Medora Stem Academy.
$20,112
Per student
+38%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 50.3%
Federal 23.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Similar other schools in Medora
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Medora Stem Academy
How many students attend Medora Stem Academy?
Medora Stem Academy has 90 students enrolled. It is a other school in Medora, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medora Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Medora Stem Academy is 16.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Medora, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medora Stem Academy?
Medora Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.