- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spencer, IN
Owen Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Owen Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181095001790
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owen Valley Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Spencer · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Owen Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owen Valley Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Spencer, IN.
School address
District: Spencer-Owen Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181095001790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Owen Valley Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 181095001790 · Spencer, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen Valley Community High School (628 students)
Owen Valley Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Owen Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owen Valley Co
Owen Valley Community High School
628 students
- Spencer Elemen
Spencer Elementary School
521 students
- Mccormick's Cr
Mccormick's Creek Elementary Sch
390 students
- This school
Owen Valley Middle School
321 students
- Gosport Elemen 149
Gosport Elementary School
149 students
- Patricksburg E 147
Patricksburg Elementary School
147 students
What this shows Owen Valley Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owen Valley Middle School compares
Owen Valley 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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.
Funding equity
$13,504
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Owen Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Spencer-Owen Community Schools reports $13,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owen Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Valley Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick's Creek Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gosport Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patricksburg Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owen Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owen Valley Middle School
How many students attend Owen Valley Middle School?
Owen Valley Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spencer, IN. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen Valley Middle 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 Owen Valley Middle School?
50.3% of students at Owen Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owen Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Owen Valley Middle School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Spencer, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owen Valley Middle School?
Owen Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Owen Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Spencer?
By Resource Investment Index, Owen Valley Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Spencer, 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 Spencer-Owen Community Schools?
Besides Owen Valley Middle School, Spencer-Owen Community Schools also operates Owen Valley Community High School (628 students), Spencer Elementary School (521 students), and Mccormick's Creek Elementary Sch (390 students). See the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district page for the complete list.