Enrollment
606
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Palestine Jr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Palestine Jr High School
New Palestine Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in New Palestine, Indiana, enrolling 606 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.4% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 606 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 333 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp also operates New Palestine High School (1,254 students) and New Palestine Intermediate School (605 students) alongside New Palestine Jr High 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 New Palestine Jr High School compares
New Palestine Jr High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,671
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp, which includes New Palestine Jr High School.
$10,671
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 61.5%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~606 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is New Palestine Jr High School a good school?
New Palestine Jr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 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.
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