Enrollment
369
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmersburg, IN
North Central Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for North Central Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180816001402
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Jr/Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 369
- students enrolled
North Central Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northeast School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180816001402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Central Jr/Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Central Jr/Sr High School
North Central Jr/Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Farmersburg, Indiana, enrolling 369 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #203.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Farmersburg's public schools, it stands alongside Northeast North Elementary School (237 students): North Central Jr/Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Northeast School Corp also operates Northeast North Elementary School (237 students) and Northeast East Elementary School (167 students) alongside North Central Jr/Sr 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 North Central Jr/Sr High School compares
North Central Jr/Sr 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$11,149
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 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 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 94.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, North Central Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northeast School Corp, which includes North Central Jr/Sr High School.
$11,149
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 North Central Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast East Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Farmersburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~369 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Central Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend North Central Jr/Sr High School?
North Central Jr/Sr High School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmersburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Jr/Sr High School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 North Central Jr/Sr High School?
49.7% of students at North Central Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at North Central Jr/Sr High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Farmersburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Jr/Sr High School?
North Central Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Central Jr/Sr High School a good school?
North Central Jr/Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less 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 Northeast School Corp?
Besides North Central Jr/Sr High School, Northeast School Corp also operates Northeast North Elementary School (237 students) and Northeast East Elementary School (167 students). See the Northeast School Corp district page for the complete list.
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