- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 59.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 180741001276 · New Albany, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 15.4:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students)
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 59.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Albany Sen
New Albany Senior High School
1,821 students
- Floyd Central
Floyd Central High School
1,785 students
- Highland Hills
Highland Hills Middle School
1,676 students
- This school
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School
941 students
- Hazelwood Midd
Hazelwood Middle School
798 students
- Georgetown Ele 659
Georgetown Elementary School
659 students
What this shows Nathaniel Scribner Middle School reports 941 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathaniel Scribner Middle School compares
Nathaniel Scribner 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,175
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 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.
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
District finance for New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch reports $13,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,785
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~941 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.