Enrollment
203
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Francesville, IN
West Central Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Central Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180936001529
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Senior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Francesville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Central Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Francesville, IN.
School address
District: West Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180936001529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Central Senior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Central Senior High School
West Central Senior High School is a small high school in Francesville, Indiana, enrolling 203 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Indiana schools, with 203 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Central School Corp spends $18,835 per pupil, 56% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Central School Corp also operates West Central Elementary School (335 students) and West Central Middle School (89 students) alongside West Central Senior 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 West Central Senior High School compares
West Central Senior 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,835
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, West Central Senior High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Central School Corp, which includes West Central Senior High School.
$18,835
Per student
+56%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 45.9%
Federal 12.3%
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 West Central Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high 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 (~203 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Central Senior High School
How many students attend West Central Senior High School?
West Central Senior High School has 203 students enrolled. It is a high school in Francesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Senior High School is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% 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 West Central Senior High School?
47.1% of students at West Central Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Central Senior High School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Francesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Senior High School?
West Central Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Central Senior High School rank among public schools in Francesville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Francesville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Francesville on the city page.
Is West Central Senior High School a good school?
West Central Senior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. 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 West Central School Corp?
Besides West Central Senior High School, West Central School Corp also operates West Central Elementary School (335 students) and West Central Middle School (89 students). See the West Central School Corp district page for the complete list.
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