- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180291000380 · Lake Station, IN Other · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 17.5:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil I Bailey Elementary School (235 students)
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs
595 students
- Virgil I Baile 235
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
235 students
- Alexander Hami 200
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
200 students
What this shows Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs compares
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,018
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 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.
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
District finance for Lake Station Community Schools reports $13,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~595 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.