- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rising Sun, IN
Ohio County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ohio County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180960002591
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohio County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rising Sun · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ohio County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rising Sun, IN.
School address
District: Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com · Indiana
NCES ID 180960002591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ohio County Middle School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180960002591 · Rising Sun, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 10.4:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Ohio County Elementary School (409 students)
Ohio County Middle School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Ohio County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ohio County El
Ohio County Elementary School
409 students
- Rising Sun Hig
Rising Sun High School
235 students
- This school
Ohio County Middle School
187 students
What this shows Ohio County Middle School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohio County Middle School compares
Ohio County Middle 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,344
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Ohio County Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com reports $13,344 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ohio County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rising Sun High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohio County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ohio County Middle School
How many students attend Ohio County Middle School?
Ohio County Middle School has 187 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rising Sun, IN. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio County Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% 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 Ohio County Middle School?
41.6% of students at Ohio County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohio County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ohio County Middle School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Rising Sun, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohio County Middle School?
Ohio County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ohio County Middle School rank among public schools in Rising Sun?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com?
Besides Ohio County Middle School, Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com also operates Ohio County Elementary School (409 students) and Rising Sun High School (235 students). See the Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com district page for the complete list.