- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+144 students YoY
South Vermillion Middle School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+42.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+144 students YoY 181059001740 · Clinton, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 19:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Vermillion High School (446 students)
South Vermillion Middle School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+42.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Vermillion Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Vermillion Middle School
494 students
- South Vermilli
South Vermillion High School
446 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
366 students
- Van Duyn Eleme
Van Duyn Elementary School
242 students
- Ernie Pyle Ele
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
224 students
What this shows South Vermillion Middle School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Vermillion Middle School compares
South Vermillion Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,809
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 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.
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
District finance for South Vermillion Com Sch Corp reports $12,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~494 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 144.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.