- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tipton, IN
Tipton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181140001842
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tipton, IN.
School address
District: Tipton Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181140001842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Tipton Middle School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 181140001842 · Tipton, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 11.8:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton Elementary School (621 students)
Tipton Middle School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Tipton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tipton Element
Tipton Elementary School
621 students
- Tipton High Sc
Tipton High School
437 students
- This school
Tipton Middle School
308 students
What this shows Tipton Middle School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton Middle School compares
Tipton Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 76% | - | - |
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.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
54.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Tipton Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tipton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Middle School
How many students attend Tipton Middle School?
Tipton Middle School has 308 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tipton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Middle 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 Middle School?
39.1% of students at Tipton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Middle School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Tipton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Middle School?
Tipton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Tipton Community School Corp also operates Tipton Elementary School (621 students) and Tipton High School (437 students). See the Tipton Community School Corp district page for the complete list.