- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gas City, IN
Mississinewa High School
Federal NCES profile for Mississinewa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180687001189
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mississinewa High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gas City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mississinewa High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mississinewa High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gas City, IN.
School address
District: Mississinewa Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180687001189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mississinewa High School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180687001189 · Gas City, IN High · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 14.3:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview Elementary School (673 students)
Mississinewa High School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mississinewa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mississinewa High School
760 students
- Northview Elem
Northview Elementary School
673 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary School
513 students
- R J Baskett Mi
R J Baskett Middle School
507 students
What this shows Mississinewa High School reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mississinewa High School compares
Mississinewa High 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,764
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Mississinewa High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mississinewa Community School Corp reports $12,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mississinewa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Baskett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mississinewa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mississinewa High School
How many students attend Mississinewa High School?
Mississinewa High School has 760 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gas City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mississinewa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mississinewa High School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Mississinewa High School?
56.2% of students at Mississinewa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mississinewa High School?
The largest demographic group at Mississinewa High School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Gas City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mississinewa High School?
Mississinewa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Mississinewa High School rank among public schools in Gas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mississinewa High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gas City, 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 Mississinewa Community School Corp?
Besides Mississinewa High School, Mississinewa Community School Corp also operates Northview Elementary School (673 students), Westview Elementary School (513 students), and R J Baskett Middle School (507 students). See the Mississinewa Community School Corp district page for the complete list.