- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Southmont Jr High School grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 181045002325 · Crawfordsville, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 14:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Southmont Sr High School (476 students)
Southmont Jr High School grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southmont Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southmont Sr H
Southmont Sr High School
476 students
- New Market Ele
New Market Elementary School
468 students
- This school
Southmont Jr High School
392 students
- Ladoga Element 182
Ladoga Elementary School
182 students
- Walnut Element 166
Walnut Elementary School
166 students
What this shows Southmont Jr High School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southmont Jr High School compares
Southmont Jr High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,417
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 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.
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
District finance for South Montgomery Com Sch Corp reports $12,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~392 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.