Enrollment
392
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crawfordsville, IN
Southmont Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Southmont Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181045002325
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southmont Jr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southmont Jr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southmont Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Crawfordsville, IN.
School address
District: South Montgomery Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181045002325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southmont Jr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southmont Jr High School
Southmont Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Crawfordsville, Indiana, enrolling 392 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 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.
Among 429 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #378, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Crawfordsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Crawfordsville Middle School (569 students): Southmont Jr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.6:1).
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates Southmont Sr High School (476 students) and New Market Elementary School (468 students) alongside Southmont Jr High 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 Southmont Jr High School compares
Southmont Jr High 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,972
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Southmont Jr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Montgomery Com Sch Corp, which includes Southmont Jr High School.
$11,972
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.0%
State 50.9%
Federal 8.1%
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 Southmont Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southmont Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Market Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladoga Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southmont Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Crawfordsville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southmont Jr High School
How many students attend Southmont Jr High School?
Southmont Jr High School has 392 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southmont Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southmont Jr High School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Southmont Jr High School?
33.0% of students at Southmont Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southmont Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Southmont Jr High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southmont Jr High School?
Southmont Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Southmont Jr High School rank among middle schools in Crawfordsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southmont Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Crawfordsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Crawfordsville on the city page.
Is Southmont Jr High School a good school?
Southmont Jr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Montgomery Com Sch Corp?
Besides Southmont Jr High School, South Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates Southmont Sr High School (476 students), New Market Elementary School (468 students), and Ladoga Elementary School (182 students). See the South Montgomery Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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