Enrollment
857
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jeffersonville, IN
River Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for River Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180394002131
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Jeffersonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Jeffersonville, IN.
School address
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180394002131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Valley Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Valley Middle School
River Valley Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Jeffersonville, Indiana, enrolling 857 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 857 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 857 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Jeffersonville's middle schools, it stands alongside Parkview Middle School (656 students): River Valley Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13.4:1).
Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students) and Charlestown Senior High School (860 students) alongside River Valley 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 River Valley Middle School compares
River Valley 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$11,005
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, River Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Clark County Schools, which includes River Valley Middle School.
$11,005
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 River Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Utica Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Jeffersonville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~857 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Valley Middle School
How many students attend River Valley Middle School?
River Valley Middle School has 857 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jeffersonville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 River Valley Middle School?
61.3% of students at River Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at River Valley Middle School is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Jeffersonville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley Middle School?
River Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 River Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Jeffersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville on the city page.
Is River Valley Middle School a good school?
River Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Greater Clark County Schools?
Besides River Valley Middle School, Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students), Charlestown Senior High School (860 students), and Parkview Middle School (656 students). See the Greater Clark County Schools district page for the complete list.
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