Enrollment
215
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vevay, IN
Switzerland Co Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Switzerland Co Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181122000806
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Switzerland Co Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vevay · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Switzerland Co Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Switzerland Co Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vevay, IN.
School address
District: Switzerland County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181122000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Switzerland Co Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Switzerland Co Middle School
Switzerland Co Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Vevay, Indiana, enrolling 215 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 215 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Switzerland County School Corp also operates Switzerland Co Senior High School (459 students) and Jefferson-Craig Elementary School (425 students) alongside Switzerland Co Middle 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 Switzerland Co Middle School compares
Switzerland Co Middle 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,965
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Switzerland Co Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Switzerland County School Corp, which includes Switzerland Co Middle School.
$10,965
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 59.7%
Federal 17.0%
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 Switzerland Co Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland Co Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson-Craig Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Switzerland Co Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Switzerland Co Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~215 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Switzerland Co Middle School
How many students attend Switzerland Co Middle School?
Switzerland Co Middle School has 215 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vevay, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Switzerland Co Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Switzerland Co Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Switzerland Co Middle School?
52.5% of students at Switzerland Co Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Switzerland Co Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Switzerland Co Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Vevay, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Switzerland Co Middle School?
Switzerland Co Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Switzerland Co Middle School rank among public schools in Vevay?
By Resource Investment Index, Switzerland Co Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vevay, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vevay on the city page.
Is Switzerland Co Middle School a good school?
Switzerland Co Middle School earns 47/100 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 Switzerland County School Corp?
Besides Switzerland Co Middle School, Switzerland County School Corp also operates Switzerland Co Senior High School (459 students), Jefferson-Craig Elementary School (425 students), and Switzerland Co Elementary School (323 students). See the Switzerland County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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