- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sullivan, IN
Sullivan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Middle 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 181086002359
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sullivan Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, IN.
School address
District: Southwest School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181086002359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Sullivan Middle School grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+21.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 181086002359 · Sullivan, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 22.1:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan Elementary School (627 students)
Sullivan Middle School grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+21.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sullivan Eleme
Sullivan Elementary School
627 students
- Sullivan High
Sullivan High School
528 students
- This school
Sullivan Middle School
353 students
- Carlisle Eleme 188
Carlisle Elementary School
188 students
- Carlisle Middl 80
Carlisle Middle School
80 students
What this shows Sullivan Middle School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Middle School compares
Sullivan 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Sullivan Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest School Corporation reports $12,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlisle Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Middle School
How many students attend Sullivan Middle School?
Sullivan Middle School has 353 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sullivan, IN. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle School is 22.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sullivan Middle School?
43.0% of students at Sullivan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Middle School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Sullivan, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Middle School?
Sullivan Middle 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 Sullivan Middle School rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southwest School Corporation?
Besides Sullivan Middle School, Southwest School Corporation also operates Sullivan Elementary School (627 students), Sullivan High School (528 students), and Carlisle Elementary School (188 students). See the Southwest School Corporation district page for the complete list.