- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fountain City, IN
Northeastern High School
Federal NCES profile for Northeastern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180819001406
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeastern High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fountain City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeastern High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fountain City, IN.
School address
District: Northeastern Wayne Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180819001406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Northeastern High School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 180819001406 · Fountain City, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 15.8:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern Elementary School (614 students)
Northeastern High School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northeastern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern E
Northeastern Elementary School
614 students
- This school
Northeastern High School
426 students
- Northeastern M
Northeastern Middle School
297 students
What this shows Northeastern High School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeastern High School compares
Northeastern 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$10,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Northeastern High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northeastern Wayne Schools reports $10,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeastern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeastern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high 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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northeastern High School
How many students attend Northeastern High School?
Northeastern High School has 426 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fountain City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeastern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeastern High School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher 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 Northeastern High School?
39.3% of students at Northeastern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeastern High School?
The largest demographic group at Northeastern High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Fountain City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeastern High School?
Northeastern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Northeastern High School rank among public schools in Fountain City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fountain City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northeastern Wayne Schools?
Besides Northeastern High School, Northeastern Wayne Schools also operates Northeastern Elementary School (614 students) and Northeastern Middle School (297 students). See the Northeastern Wayne Schools district page for the complete list.