- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tipton, IN
Tipton High School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181140001843
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tipton, IN.
School address
District: Tipton Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181140001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Tipton High School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 181140001843 · Tipton, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 11.8:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton Elementary School (621 students)
Tipton High School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Tipton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tipton Element
Tipton Elementary School
621 students
- This school
Tipton High School
437 students
- Tipton Middle
Tipton Middle School
308 students
What this shows Tipton High School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton High School compares
Tipton High School 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$11,049
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 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Tipton High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tipton Community School Corp reports $11,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tipton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton High School
How many students attend Tipton High School?
Tipton High School has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tipton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton High School is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% 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 Tipton High School?
30.1% of students at Tipton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton High School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Tipton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton High School?
Tipton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Tipton High School rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tipton, 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 Tipton Community School Corp?
Besides Tipton High School, Tipton Community School Corp also operates Tipton Elementary School (621 students) and Tipton Middle School (308 students). See the Tipton Community School Corp district page for the complete list.