- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paoli, IN
Paoli Jr & Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Paoli Jr & Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180864001438
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paoli Jr & Sr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 542
- students enrolled
Paoli Jr & Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Paoli Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180864001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Paoli Jr & Sr High School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180864001438 · Paoli, IN Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 10.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Throop Elementary School (693 students)
Paoli Jr & Sr High School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Paoli Jr & Sr High School compares
Paoli Jr & Sr 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$12,258
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Paoli Jr & Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paoli Community School Corp reports $12,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paoli Jr & Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throop Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paoli Jr & Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Paoli
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paoli Jr & Sr High School
How many students attend Paoli Jr & Sr High School?
Paoli Jr & Sr High School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paoli, IN. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paoli Jr & Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paoli Jr & Sr High School is 10.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% 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 Paoli Jr & Sr High School?
51.9% of students at Paoli Jr & Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paoli Jr & Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Paoli Jr & Sr High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Paoli, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paoli Jr & Sr High School?
Paoli Jr & Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Paoli Community School Corp?
Besides Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Paoli Community School Corp also operates Throop Elementary School (693 students). See the Paoli Community School Corp district page for the complete list.