Enrollment
364
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cayuga, IN
North Vermillion High School
Federal NCES profile for North Vermillion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180807001384
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Vermillion High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 364
- students enrolled
North Vermillion High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Vermillion Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180807001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Vermillion High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Vermillion High School
North Vermillion High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cayuga, Indiana, enrolling 364 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, North Vermillion High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Indiana schools and 43% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 364 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 497 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #290.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 81 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 364 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Cayuga's public schools, it stands alongside North Vermillion Elementary School (367 students): North Vermillion High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.1:1 vs 12.2:1).
Its district, North Vermillion Com Sch Corp, also runs North Vermillion Elementary School (367 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 Vermillion High School compares
North Vermillion 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 3% in Indiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$12,418
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, North Vermillion High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Vermillion Com Sch Corp, which includes North Vermillion High School.
$12,418
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 50.7%
Federal 16.2%
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 Vermillion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermillion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Vermillion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Cayuga
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 (~364 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Vermillion High School
How many students attend North Vermillion High School?
North Vermillion High School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cayuga, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Vermillion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Vermillion High School is 9.1:1, which is 43% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 42% 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 Vermillion High School?
48.1% of students at North Vermillion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Vermillion High School?
The largest demographic group at North Vermillion High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Cayuga, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Vermillion High School?
North Vermillion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Vermillion High School a good school?
North Vermillion High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. 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 Vermillion Com Sch Corp?
Besides North Vermillion High School, North Vermillion Com Sch Corp also operates North Vermillion Elementary School (367 students). See the North Vermillion Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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