- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Petersburg, IN
Pike Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pike Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180890000889
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike Central Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, IN.
School address
District: Pike County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180890000889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pike Central Middle School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180890000889 · Petersburg, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 13.7:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Petersburg Elementary School (460 students)
Pike Central Middle School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pike Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Petersburg Ele
Petersburg Elementary School
460 students
- Pike Central H
Pike Central High School
450 students
- This school
Pike Central Middle School
383 students
- Winslow Elemen
Winslow Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Pike Central Middle School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike Central Middle School compares
Pike Central 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,598
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Pike Central Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County School Corp reports $13,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winslow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pike Central Middle School
How many students attend Pike Central Middle School?
Pike Central Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Petersburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Central Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Pike Central Middle School?
44.5% of students at Pike Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pike Central Middle School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Petersburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike Central Middle School?
Pike Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pike Central Middle School rank among public schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, 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 Pike County School Corp?
Besides Pike Central Middle School, Pike County School Corp also operates Petersburg Elementary School (460 students), Pike Central High School (450 students), and Winslow Elementary School (268 students). See the Pike County School Corp district page for the complete list.