- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thorntown, IN
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Western Boone Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181299002066
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 756
- students enrolled
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist · Indiana
NCES ID 181299002066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School shrank from 818 students in 2022-23 to 774 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 181299002066 · Thorntown, IN Other · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 14.8:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Thorntown Elementary School (429 students)
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School shrank from 818 students in 2022-23 to 774 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School
756 students
- Thorntown Elem
Thorntown Elementary School
429 students
- Granville Well
Granville Wells Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Western Boone Jr-Sr High School reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Boone Jr-Sr High School compares
Western Boone Jr-Sr High 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Indiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$11,154
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Western Boone Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist reports $11,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Boone Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorntown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granville Wells Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Boone Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Thorntown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Boone Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Western Boone Jr-Sr High School?
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School has 756 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thorntown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Boone Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Boone Jr-Sr High School is 14.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Western Boone Jr-Sr High School?
31.4% of students at Western Boone Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Boone Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Western Boone Jr-Sr High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Thorntown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Boone Jr-Sr High School?
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist?
Besides Western Boone Jr-Sr High School, Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist also operates Thorntown Elementary School (429 students) and Granville Wells Elementary School (389 students). See the Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist district page for the complete list.