Enrollment
131
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Modoc, IN
Union Junior & High School
Federal NCES profile for Union Junior & High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181173001875
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Junior & High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Modoc · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Junior & High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Junior & High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Modoc, IN.
School address
District: Union School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181173001875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Junior & High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Junior & High School
Union Junior & High School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Modoc, Indiana, enrolling 131 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Union Junior & High School is leaner than roughly 96% of Indiana schools and 41% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Indiana schools, with 131 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 131 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Union School Corporation spends $7,604 per pupil, 37% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Modoc's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students): Union Junior & High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.4:1 vs 38.9:1).
Union School Corporation also operates Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students) and Indiana Digital Elementary (2,125 students) alongside Union Junior & High School.
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 Union Junior & High School compares
Union Junior & High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in Indiana - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$7,604
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 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Union Junior & High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union School Corporation, which includes Union Junior & High School.
$7,604
Per student
-37%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.1%
State 93.8%
Federal 2.2%
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 Union Junior & High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Digital Jr and High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indiana Digital Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indiana Digital Alternative School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Junior & High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,166
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Modoc
2 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 (~131 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Union Junior & High School
How many students attend Union Junior & High School?
Union Junior & High School has 131 students enrolled. It is a public school in Modoc, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Junior & High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Junior & High School is 9.4:1, which is 41% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 40% 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 Union Junior & High School?
60.4% of students at Union Junior & High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Junior & High School?
The largest demographic group at Union Junior & High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Modoc, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Junior & High School?
Union Junior & High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Union Junior & High School rank among schools in Modoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Junior & High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Modoc, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Modoc on the city page.
Is Union Junior & High School a good school?
Union Junior & High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Union School Corporation?
Besides Union Junior & High School, Union School Corporation also operates Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students), Indiana Digital Elementary (2,125 students), and Indiana Digital Alternative School (1,238 students). See the Union School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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