Enrollment
654
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, IN
Westview Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Westview Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181311002079
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview Jr-Sr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westview Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Topeka, IN.
School address
District: Westview School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181311002079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westview Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westview Jr-Sr High School
Westview Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Topeka, Indiana, enrolling 654 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 654 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Westview School Corporation also operates Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch (349 students) and Westview Elementary School (348 students) alongside Westview Jr-Sr 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 Westview Jr-Sr High School compares
Westview Jr-Sr 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$13,052
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Westview Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westview School Corporation, which includes Westview Jr-Sr High School.
$13,052
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 51.5%
Federal 13.2%
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 Westview Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Topeka Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~654 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westview Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Westview Jr-Sr High School?
Westview Jr-Sr High School has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Jr-Sr High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Westview Jr-Sr High School?
22.5% of students at Westview 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 Westview Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Westview Jr-Sr High School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Topeka, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview Jr-Sr High School?
Westview Jr-Sr 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 Westview Jr-Sr High School rank among public schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Topeka, 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 Topeka on the city page.
Is Westview Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Westview Jr-Sr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Westview School Corporation?
Besides Westview Jr-Sr High School, Westview School Corporation also operates Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch (349 students), Westview Elementary School (348 students), and Meadowview Elementary School (332 students). See the Westview School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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