- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wolcott, IN
Tri-County Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-County Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181143001845
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-County Intermediate School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
Tri-County Intermediate School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tri-County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181143001845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Tri-County Intermediate School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 181143001845 · Wolcott, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 16.1:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-County Jr/Sr High School (341 students)
Tri-County Intermediate School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Tri-County Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tri-County Jr/
Tri-County Jr/Sr High School
341 students
- This school
Tri-County Intermediate School
258 students
- Tri-County Pri
Tri-County Primary School
192 students
What this shows Tri-County Intermediate School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-County Intermediate School compares
Tri-County Intermediate School is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,322
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Tri-County Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tri-County School Corporation reports $15,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-County Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tri-County Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-County Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-County Intermediate School
How many students attend Tri-County Intermediate School?
Tri-County Intermediate School has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wolcott, IN. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Intermediate School is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-County Intermediate School?
38.3% of students at Tri-County Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-County Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-County Intermediate School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Wolcott, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-County Intermediate School?
Tri-County Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Tri-County School Corporation?
Besides Tri-County Intermediate School, Tri-County School Corporation also operates Tri-County Jr/Sr High School (341 students) and Tri-County Primary School (192 students). See the Tri-County School Corporation district page for the complete list.