Enrollment
541
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bicknell, IN
North Knox Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for North Knox Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180783001334
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Knox Jr-Sr High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 541
- students enrolled
North Knox Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Knox School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180783001334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Knox Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Knox Jr-Sr High School
North Knox Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bicknell, Indiana, enrolling 541 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.2% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 549 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #513, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 38 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Knox School Corp also operates North Knox Intermediate (370 students) and North Knox Primary School (247 students) alongside North Knox 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 Knox Jr-Sr High School compares
North Knox 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$11,884
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 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 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, North Knox Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Knox School Corp, which includes North Knox Jr-Sr High School.
$11,884
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 56.8%
Federal 11.9%
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 Knox Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Knox Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Knox Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Knox Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Knox Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend North Knox Jr-Sr High School?
North Knox Jr-Sr High School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bicknell, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Knox Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Knox Jr-Sr High School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 Knox Jr-Sr High School?
49.2% of students at North Knox 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 Knox Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at North Knox Jr-Sr High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Bicknell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Knox Jr-Sr High School?
North Knox Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Knox Jr-Sr High School a good school?
North Knox Jr-Sr High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Knox School Corp?
Besides North Knox Jr-Sr High School, North Knox School Corp also operates North Knox Intermediate (370 students) and North Knox Primary School (247 students). See the North Knox School Corp district page for the complete list.
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