- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
River Valley Middle School held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 180394002131 · Jeffersonville, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 14.5:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students)
River Valley Middle School held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
River Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville High School
2,202 students
- Charlestown Se 860
Charlestown Senior High School
860 students
- This school 857
River Valley Middle School
857 students
- Parkview Middl 656
Parkview Middle School
656 students
- Charlestown Mi 647
Charlestown Middle School
647 students
- Utica Elementa 608
Utica Elementary School
608 students
What this shows River Valley Middle School reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Valley Middle School compares
River Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,695
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
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.
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
District finance for Greater Clark County Schools reports $11,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~857 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.