Enrollment
187
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ohio County Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ohio County Middle School
Ohio County Middle School is a small middle school in Rising Sun, Indiana, enrolling 187 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Ohio County Middle School is leaner than roughly 94% of Indiana schools and 35% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Indiana schools, with 187 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com also operates Ohio County Elementary School (409 students) and Rising Sun High School (235 students) alongside Ohio County Middle 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 Ohio County Middle School compares
Ohio County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,195
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com, which includes Ohio County Middle School.
$12,195
Per student
+1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle 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 (~187 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Rising Sun on the city page.
Is Ohio County Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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