Enrollment
383
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pike Central Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pike Central Middle School
Pike Central Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Petersburg, Indiana, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 525 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pike County School Corp also operates Petersburg Elementary School (460 students) and Pike Central High School (450 students) alongside Pike Central 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 Pike Central Middle School compares
Pike Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pike County School Corp, which includes Pike Central Middle School.
$13,549
Per student
+12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 57.1%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~383 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Petersburg on the city page.
Is Pike Central Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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