- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, IN
South Dearborn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Dearborn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180024000958
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Dearborn Middle School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Dearborn Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Dearborn Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aurora, IN.
School address
District: South Dearborn Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180024000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
South Dearborn Middle School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 180024000958 · Aurora, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 11.5:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: South Dearborn High School (625 students)
South Dearborn Middle School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Dearborn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Dearborn
South Dearborn High School
625 students
- Aurora Element
Aurora Elementary School
524 students
- This school
South Dearborn Middle School
288 students
- Dillsboro Elem
Dillsboro Elementary School
267 students
- Manchester Ele 145
Manchester Elementary School
145 students
What this shows South Dearborn Middle School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Dearborn Middle School compares
South Dearborn 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 | 45.1% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 80% | - | - |
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.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
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
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,268
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, South Dearborn Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Dearborn Community Sch Corp reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Dearborn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dearborn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aurora Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dillsboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Dearborn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Dearborn Middle School
How many students attend South Dearborn Middle School?
South Dearborn Middle School has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, IN. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Dearborn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Dearborn 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 South Dearborn Middle School?
45.1% of students at South Dearborn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Dearborn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Dearborn Middle School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Aurora, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Dearborn Middle School?
South Dearborn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Dearborn Middle School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, South Dearborn Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aurora, 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 South Dearborn Community Sch Corp?
Besides South Dearborn Middle School, South Dearborn Community Sch Corp also operates South Dearborn High School (625 students), Aurora Elementary School (524 students), and Dillsboro Elementary School (267 students). See the South Dearborn Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.