Enrollment
595
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Station, IN
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs
Federal NCES profile for Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180291000380
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lake Station · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, IN.
School address
District: Lake Station Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180291000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Station, Indiana, enrolling 595 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 595 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 595 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 595 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lake Station's public schools, it stands alongside Henry S Evans Elementary School (400 students): Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 18.2:1).
Lake Station Community Schools also operates Virgil I Bailey Elementary School (235 students) and Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch (200 students) alongside Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs.
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 Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs compares
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$11,507
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 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 34.3%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs is more 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 Lake Station Community Schools, which includes Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs.
$11,507
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 65.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil I Bailey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Lake Station
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~595 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs
How many students attend Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs?
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs has 595 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Station, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs is 17.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs?
72.4% of students at Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs?
The largest demographic group at Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Lake Station, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs?
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs rank among public schools in Lake Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, 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 Lake Station on the city page.
Is Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs a good school?
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Lake Station Community Schools?
Besides Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs, Lake Station Community Schools also operates Virgil I Bailey Elementary School (235 students) and Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch (200 students). See the Lake Station Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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