Enrollment
476
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crawfordsville, IN
Southmont Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Southmont Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181045001716
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southmont Sr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southmont Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southmont Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Crawfordsville, IN.
School address
District: South Montgomery Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181045001716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southmont Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southmont Sr High School
Southmont Sr High School is a mid-sized high school in Crawfordsville, Indiana, enrolling 476 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 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 521 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #269.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Crawfordsville's high schools, it stands alongside Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students): Southmont Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 12.2:1).
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates New Market Elementary School (468 students) and Southmont Jr High School (392 students) alongside Southmont Sr 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 Sr High School compares
Southmont Sr 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 | 34.2% | ▼ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
30.7%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Southmont Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Montgomery Com Sch Corp, which includes Southmont Sr 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 Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Market Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southmont Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Sr 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
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Crawfordsville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Southmont Sr High School
How many students attend Southmont Sr High School?
Southmont Sr High School has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southmont Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southmont Sr 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 Sr High School?
34.2% of students at Southmont Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southmont Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Southmont Sr High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southmont Sr High School?
Southmont Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southmont Sr High School rank among high schools in Crawfordsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southmont Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Crawfordsville on the city page.
Is Southmont Sr High School a good school?
Southmont Sr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Sr High School, South Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates New Market Elementary School (468 students), Southmont Jr High School (392 students), and Ladoga Elementary School (182 students). See the South Montgomery Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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