- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 37.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rushville, IN
Rushville Consolidated High School
Federal NCES profile for Rushville Consolidated High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180975001596
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rushville Consolidated High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Rushville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rushville Consolidated High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rushville Consolidated High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rushville, IN.
School address
District: Rush County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180975001596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Rushville Consolidated High School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180975001596 · Rushville, IN High · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 13.8:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rushville Elementary School East (682 students)
Rushville Consolidated High School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rushville Consolidated High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rushville Elem
Rushville Elementary School East
682 students
- This school
Rushville Consolidated High School
619 students
- Rushville Elem
Rushville Elementary School West
366 students
- Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush Middle School
300 students
- Milroy Element 165
Milroy Elementary School
165 students
- Arlington Elem 106
Arlington Elementary School
106 students
What this shows Rushville Consolidated High School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rushville Consolidated High School compares
Rushville Consolidated High 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$12,162
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Rushville Consolidated High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rush County Schools reports $12,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rushville Consolidated High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville Elementary School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rushville Elementary School West | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Rush Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milroy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rushville Consolidated High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rushville Consolidated High School
How many students attend Rushville Consolidated High School?
Rushville Consolidated High School has 619 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rushville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushville Consolidated High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushville Consolidated High School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 Rushville Consolidated High School?
46.6% of students at Rushville Consolidated High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rushville Consolidated High School?
The largest demographic group at Rushville Consolidated High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Rushville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rushville Consolidated High School?
Rushville Consolidated High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Rushville Consolidated High School rank among public schools in Rushville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rushville Consolidated High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Rushville, 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 Rush County Schools?
Besides Rushville Consolidated High School, Rush County Schools also operates Rushville Elementary School East (682 students), Rushville Elementary School West (366 students), and Benjamin Rush Middle School (300 students). See the Rush County Schools district page for the complete list.