Enrollment
507
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gas City, IN
R J Baskett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for R J Baskett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180687001190
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R J Baskett Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gas City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
R J Baskett Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R J Baskett Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gas City, IN.
School address
District: Mississinewa Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180687001190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R J Baskett Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at R J Baskett Middle School
R J Baskett Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Gas City, Indiana, enrolling 507 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 507 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mississinewa Community School Corp also operates Mississinewa High School (760 students) and Northview Elementary School (673 students) alongside R J Baskett 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 R J Baskett Middle School compares
R J Baskett 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 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 80.5%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, R J Baskett 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 Mississinewa Community School Corp, which includes R J Baskett Middle School.
$11,101
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 65.2%
Federal 20.1%
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 R J Baskett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississinewa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R J Baskett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~507 students)
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Frequently asked questions about R J Baskett Middle School
How many students attend R J Baskett Middle School?
R J Baskett Middle School has 507 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gas City, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R J Baskett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R J Baskett Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 R J Baskett Middle School?
64.0% of students at R J Baskett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R J Baskett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at R J Baskett Middle School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Gas City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R J Baskett Middle School?
R J Baskett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 R J Baskett Middle School rank among public schools in Gas City?
By Resource Investment Index, R J Baskett Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gas City, 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 Gas City on the city page.
Is R J Baskett Middle School a good school?
R J Baskett Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Mississinewa Community School Corp?
Besides R J Baskett Middle School, Mississinewa Community School Corp also operates Mississinewa High School (760 students), Northview Elementary School (673 students), and Westview Elementary School (513 students). See the Mississinewa Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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