- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
R J Baskett Middle School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 180687001190 · Gas City, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 13.3:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mississinewa High School (760 students)
R J Baskett Middle School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
R J Baskett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mississinewa H
Mississinewa High School
760 students
- Northview Elem
Northview Elementary School
673 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary School
513 students
- This school
R J Baskett Middle School
507 students
What this shows R J Baskett Middle School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How R J Baskett Middle School compares
R J Baskett 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,764
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 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.
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
District finance for Mississinewa Community School Corp reports $12,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~507 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.