- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensburg, IN
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for North Decatur Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180261000309
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Decatur Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Greensburg, IN.
School address
District: Decatur County Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180261000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180261000309 · Greensburg, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 11.9:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: North Decatur Elementary School (496 students)
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Decatur
North Decatur Elementary School
496 students
- South Decatur
South Decatur Elementary School
467 students
- This school
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School
441 students
- South Decatur
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School
360 students
What this shows North Decatur Jr-Sr High School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Decatur Jr-Sr High School compares
North Decatur Jr-Sr 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Indiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,673
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, North Decatur Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur County Community Schools reports $13,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Decatur Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Decatur Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Decatur Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Decatur Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Decatur Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Greensburg
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Decatur Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend North Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Decatur Jr-Sr High School is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% 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 Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
39.7% of students at North Decatur 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 Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at North Decatur Jr-Sr High School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Greensburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 North Decatur Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, North Decatur Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Greensburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur County Community Schools?
Besides North Decatur Jr-Sr High School, Decatur County Community Schools also operates North Decatur Elementary School (496 students), South Decatur Elementary School (467 students), and South Decatur Jr-Sr High School (360 students). See the Decatur County Community Schools district page for the complete list.