Enrollment
464
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elnora, IN
North Daviess Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for North Daviess Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180771001319
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Daviess Jr-Sr High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 464
- students enrolled
North Daviess Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Daviess Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180771001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Daviess Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Daviess Jr-Sr High School
North Daviess Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elnora, Indiana, enrolling 464 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 568 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #280.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, North Daviess Com Schools, also runs North Daviess Elementary School (621 students).
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 Daviess Jr-Sr High School compares
North Daviess 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,427
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, North Daviess Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Daviess Com Schools, which includes North Daviess Jr-Sr High School.
$12,427
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 57.6%
Federal 13.1%
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 Daviess Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Daviess Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Daviess Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~464 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Daviess Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend North Daviess Jr-Sr High School?
North Daviess Jr-Sr High School has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elnora, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Daviess Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Daviess Jr-Sr High School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Daviess Jr-Sr High School?
40.8% of students at North Daviess 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 Daviess Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at North Daviess Jr-Sr High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Elnora, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Daviess Jr-Sr High School?
North Daviess Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Daviess Jr-Sr High School a good school?
North Daviess Jr-Sr High School earns 47/100 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 North Daviess Com Schools?
Besides North Daviess Jr-Sr High School, North Daviess Com Schools also operates North Daviess Elementary School (621 students). See the North Daviess Com Schools district page for the complete list.
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