- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181045001716
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Southmont Sr High School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 34.7 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 181045001716 · Crawfordsville, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 14:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New Market Elementary School (468 students)
Southmont Sr High School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 34.7 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southmont Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southmont Sr High School
476 students
- New Market Ele
New Market Elementary School
468 students
- Southmont Jr H
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 Sr High School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southmont Sr High School compares
Southmont Sr High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~476 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), down 24.
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.