- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180936001529
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Francesville · Resource Index
- 59
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
West Central Senior High School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 180936001529 · Francesville, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 12.7:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Elementary School (335 students)
West Central Senior High School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Central Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central E
West Central Elementary School
335 students
- This school
West Central Senior High School
203 students
- West Central M 89
West Central Middle School
89 students
What this shows West Central Senior High School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Senior High School compares
West Central Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for West Central School Corp reports $18,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 59/100 (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).
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.
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.