- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Palestine, IN
New Palestine Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for New Palestine Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181071001759
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Palestine Jr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in New Palestine · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Palestine Jr High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Palestine Jr High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in New Palestine, IN.
School address
District: Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181071001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
New Palestine Jr High School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 181071001759 · New Palestine, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 18.4:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: New Palestine High School (1,254 students)
New Palestine Jr High School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
New Palestine Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Palestine
New Palestine High School
1,254 students
- This school
New Palestine Jr High School
606 students
- New Palestine
New Palestine Intermediate School
605 students
- New Palestine
New Palestine Elementary School
579 students
- Sugar Creek El
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
577 students
- Brandywine Ele 338
Brandywine Elementary School
338 students
What this shows New Palestine Jr High School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Palestine Jr High School compares
New Palestine Jr 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Indiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,856
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, New Palestine Jr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp reports $9,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Palestine Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Palestine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Palestine Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Palestine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Palestine Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Palestine Jr High School
How many students attend New Palestine Jr High School?
New Palestine Jr High School has 606 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Palestine, IN. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Palestine Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Palestine Jr High School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Palestine Jr High School?
24.4% of students at New Palestine Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Palestine Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at New Palestine Jr High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in New Palestine, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Palestine Jr High School?
New Palestine Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 New Palestine Jr High School rank among public schools in New Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, New Palestine Jr High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in New Palestine, 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 Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Besides New Palestine Jr High School, Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp also operates New Palestine High School (1,254 students), New Palestine Intermediate School (605 students), and New Palestine Elementary School (579 students). See the Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.