Enrollment
941
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Albany, IN
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nathaniel Scribner 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 180741001276
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in New Albany · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathaniel Scribner Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in New Albany, IN.
School address
District: New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch · Indiana
NCES ID 180741001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nathaniel Scribner Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nathaniel Scribner Middle School
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is a higher-need, large elementary school in New Albany, Indiana, enrolling 941 students.
At 15.4:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 941 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 233 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 941 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among New Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hazelwood Middle School (798 students): Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 12.5:1).
New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch also operates New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students) and Floyd Central High School (1,785 students) alongside Nathaniel Scribner 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 Nathaniel Scribner Middle School compares
Nathaniel Scribner 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$11,463
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.9%
African American 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch, which includes Nathaniel Scribner Middle School.
$11,463
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 58.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 Nathaniel Scribner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathaniel Scribner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in New Albany
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 (~941 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nathaniel Scribner Middle School
How many students attend Nathaniel Scribner Middle School?
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School has 941 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Albany, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel Scribner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Nathaniel Scribner Middle School?
51.1% of students at Nathaniel Scribner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathaniel Scribner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nathaniel Scribner Middle School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in New Albany, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathaniel Scribner Middle School?
Nathaniel Scribner 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 Nathaniel Scribner Middle School rank among public schools in New Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathaniel Scribner Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in New Albany, 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 New Albany on the city page.
Is Nathaniel Scribner Middle School a good school?
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more 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 New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch?
Besides Nathaniel Scribner Middle School, New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch also operates New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students), Floyd Central High School (1,785 students), and Highland Hills Middle School (1,676 students). See the New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch district page for the complete list.
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