- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynn, IN
Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181074001763
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 210
- students enrolled
Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Randolph Southern School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181074001763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 181074001763 · Lynn, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 13.1:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Randolph Southern Elementary Sch (268 students)
Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch compares
Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$10,481
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph Southern School Corp reports $10,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Southern Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Lynn
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch
How many students attend Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch?
Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lynn, IN. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch?
46.5% of students at Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Lynn, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch?
Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in Randolph Southern School Corp?
Besides Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch, Randolph Southern School Corp also operates Randolph Southern Elementary Sch (268 students). See the Randolph Southern School Corp district page for the complete list.