Enrollment
494
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, IN
South Vermillion Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Vermillion Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181059001740
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Vermillion Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Vermillion Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Vermillion Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Clinton, IN.
School address
District: South Vermillion Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181059001740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Vermillion Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Vermillion Middle School
South Vermillion Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Clinton, Indiana, enrolling 494 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 87% of Indiana schools and 19% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 494 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 506 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #356.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 494 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp also operates South Vermillion High School (446 students) and Central Elementary School (366 students) alongside South Vermillion Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Vermillion Middle School compares
South Vermillion Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, South Vermillion Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Vermillion Com Sch Corp, which includes South Vermillion Middle School.
$12,690
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 56.7%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Vermillion Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Vermillion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Duyn Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernie Pyle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Vermillion Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Vermillion Middle School
How many students attend South Vermillion Middle School?
South Vermillion Middle School has 494 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Vermillion Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Vermillion Middle School is 19:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Vermillion Middle School?
56.0% of students at South Vermillion Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Vermillion Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Vermillion Middle School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Vermillion Middle School?
South Vermillion Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Vermillion Middle School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Vermillion Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is South Vermillion Middle School a good school?
South Vermillion Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Vermillion Com Sch Corp?
Besides South Vermillion Middle School, South Vermillion Com Sch Corp also operates South Vermillion High School (446 students), Central Elementary School (366 students), and Van Duyn Elementary School (242 students). See the South Vermillion Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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