- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hobart, IN
River Forest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for River Forest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180462000780
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Forest Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Hobart · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
River Forest Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Forest Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN.
School address
District: River Forest Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180462000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
River Forest Middle School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 180462000780 · Hobart, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 16.8:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: River Forest High School (565 students)
River Forest Middle School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
River Forest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Forest H
River Forest High School
565 students
- Henry S Evans
Henry S Evans Elementary School
400 students
- John I Meister
John I Meister Elementary School
373 students
- This school
River Forest Middle School
369 students
What this shows River Forest Middle School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Forest Middle School compares
River Forest 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,637
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 31.7%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, River Forest Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Forest Community Sch Corp reports $10,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Forest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry S Evans Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John I Meister Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Forest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Hobart
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Forest Middle School
How many students attend River Forest Middle School?
River Forest Middle School has 369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hobart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Forest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Forest Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Forest Middle School?
81.3% of students at River Forest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Forest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at River Forest Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Hobart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Forest Middle School?
River Forest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 River Forest Middle School rank among public schools in Hobart?
By Resource Investment Index, River Forest Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Hobart, 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 Hobart on the city page.
What other schools are in River Forest Community Sch Corp?
Besides River Forest Middle School, River Forest Community Sch Corp also operates River Forest High School (565 students), Henry S Evans Elementary School (400 students), and John I Meister Elementary School (373 students). See the River Forest Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.