Enrollment
547
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crawfordsville, IN
North Montgomery High School
Federal NCES profile for North Montgomery High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180790001357
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Montgomery High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Montgomery High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Montgomery High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Crawfordsville, IN.
School address
District: North Montgomery Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180790001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Montgomery High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Montgomery High School
North Montgomery High School is a mid-sized high school in Crawfordsville, Indiana, enrolling 547 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 547 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 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Crawfordsville's high schools, it stands alongside Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students): North Montgomery High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 12.2:1).
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates North Montgomery Middle School (400 students) and Lester B Sommer Elementary School (342 students) alongside North Montgomery 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 Montgomery High School compares
North Montgomery 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$11,667
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, North Montgomery High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Montgomery Com Sch Corp, which includes North Montgomery High School.
$11,667
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 54.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 Montgomery High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Montgomery Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lester B Sommer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Montgomery High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Crawfordsville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~547 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Montgomery High School
How many students attend North Montgomery High School?
North Montgomery High School has 547 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Montgomery High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Montgomery High School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Montgomery High School?
31.0% of students at North Montgomery High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Montgomery High School?
The largest demographic group at North Montgomery High School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Montgomery High School?
North Montgomery High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Montgomery High School rank among high schools in Crawfordsville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Montgomery High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Crawfordsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Crawfordsville on the city page.
Is North Montgomery High School a good school?
North Montgomery High School earns 47/100 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 Montgomery Com Sch Corp?
Besides North Montgomery High School, North Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates North Montgomery Middle School (400 students), Lester B Sommer Elementary School (342 students), and Pleasant Hill Elementary School (287 students). See the North Montgomery Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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