- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shoals, IN
Shoals Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shoals Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181017002615
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoals Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Shoals · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoals Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoals Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shoals, IN.
School address
District: Shoals Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181017002615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Shoals Middle School shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-21.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 181017002615 · Shoals, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 11.5:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Shoals Community Elementary School (276 students)
Shoals Middle School shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-21.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Shoals Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shoals Communi
Shoals Community Elementary School
276 students
- Shoals Communi
Shoals Community High School
201 students
- This school
Shoals Middle School
126 students
What this shows Shoals Middle School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoals Middle School compares
Shoals Middle School 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$11,048
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 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 98.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.1, Shoals Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shoals Community School Corp reports $11,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shoals Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoals Community Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoals Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoals Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoals Middle School
How many students attend Shoals Middle School?
Shoals Middle School has 126 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shoals, IN. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoals Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoals Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% 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 Shoals Middle School?
57.1% of students at Shoals Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoals Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shoals Middle School is White at 98.4% of enrollment, in Shoals, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoals Middle School?
Shoals Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Shoals Middle School rank among public schools in Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoals Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Shoals, 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 Shoals Community School Corp?
Besides Shoals Middle School, Shoals Community School Corp also operates Shoals Community Elementary School (276 students) and Shoals Community High School (201 students). See the Shoals Community School Corp district page for the complete list.