- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pendleton, IN
Pendleton Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pendleton Heights 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 181044001712
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pendleton Heights Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pendleton Heights Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Heights Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pendleton, IN.
School address
District: South Madison Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181044001712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Pendleton Heights Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 181044001712 · Pendleton, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 19.7:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton Heights High School (1,502 students)
Pendleton Heights Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pendleton Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton Heig
Pendleton Heights High School
1,502 students
- Pendleton Elem
Pendleton Elementary School
893 students
- Maple Ridge El
Maple Ridge Elementary School
858 students
- This school
Pendleton Heights Middle School
730 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
687 students
What this shows Pendleton Heights Middle School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pendleton Heights Middle School compares
Pendleton Heights 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,980
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 730 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Pendleton Heights Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Madison Com Sch Corp reports $10,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pendleton Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pendleton Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pendleton Heights Middle School
How many students attend Pendleton Heights Middle School?
Pendleton Heights Middle School has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pendleton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Heights Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pendleton Heights Middle School?
31.5% of students at Pendleton Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pendleton Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pendleton Heights Middle School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Pendleton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pendleton Heights Middle School?
Pendleton Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does Pendleton Heights Middle School rank among public schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Heights Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Pendleton, 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 Pendleton on the city page.
What other schools are in South Madison Com Sch Corp?
Besides Pendleton Heights Middle School, South Madison Com Sch Corp also operates Pendleton Heights High School (1,502 students), Pendleton Elementary School (893 students), and Maple Ridge Elementary School (858 students). See the South Madison Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.