- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockport, IN
South Spencer High School
Federal NCES profile for South Spencer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181056001733
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Spencer High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rockport · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Spencer High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Spencer High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockport, IN.
School address
District: South Spencer County Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181056001733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Spencer High School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 181056001733 · Rockport, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 13.5:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockport-Ohio Elementary School (317 students)
South Spencer High School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Spencer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Spencer High School
350 students
- Rockport-Ohio
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School
317 students
- South Spencer
South Spencer Middle School
220 students
- Luce Elementar
Luce Elementary School
178 students
What this shows South Spencer High School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Spencer High School compares
South Spencer 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$12,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, South Spencer High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for South Spencer County Sch Corp reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Spencer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport-Ohio Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Spencer Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luce Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Spencer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Spencer High School
How many students attend South Spencer High School?
South Spencer High School has 350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockport, IN. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Spencer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Spencer High School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% 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 Spencer High School?
37.0% of students at South Spencer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Spencer High School?
The largest demographic group at South Spencer High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Rockport, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Spencer High School?
South Spencer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 South Spencer High School rank among public schools in Rockport?
By Resource Investment Index, South Spencer High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockport, 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 Spencer County Sch Corp?
Besides South Spencer High School, South Spencer County Sch Corp also operates Rockport-Ohio Elementary School (317 students), South Spencer Middle School (220 students), and Luce Elementary School (178 students). See the South Spencer County Sch Corp district page for the complete list.