Enrollment
369
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wabash, IN
White's Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for White's Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181218001951
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White's Jr-Sr High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
White's Jr-Sr High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White's Jr-Sr High School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wabash County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181218001951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White's Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at White's Jr-Sr High School
White's Jr-Sr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wabash, Indiana, enrolling 369 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Indiana schools and 79% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wabash's public schools, it stands alongside Southwood Elementary School (458 students): White's Jr-Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Msd Wabash County Schools also operates Southwood Elementary School (458 students) and Southwood Jr-Sr High School (445 students) alongside White's 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 White's Jr-Sr High School compares
White's 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 | 28.4:1 | ▲ 79% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
85.4%
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
$11,250
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 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 77.0%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, White's Jr-Sr High School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Wabash County Schools, which includes White's Jr-Sr High School.
$11,250
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 57.3%
Federal 14.2%
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 White's Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwood Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northfield Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metro North Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharp Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White's Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Wabash
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwood Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
445 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
429 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Standard public school
385 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Metro North Elementary School
Standard public school
285 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
Standard public school
176 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~369 students)
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Frequently asked questions about White's Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend White's Jr-Sr High School?
White's Jr-Sr High School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wabash, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White's Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White's Jr-Sr High School is 28.4:1, which is 79% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White's Jr-Sr High School?
72.3% of students at White's 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 White's Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at White's Jr-Sr High School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Wabash, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White's Jr-Sr High School?
White's Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White's Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Wabash?
By Resource Investment Index, White's Jr-Sr High School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wabash on the city page.
Is White's Jr-Sr High School a good school?
White's Jr-Sr High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Msd Wabash County Schools?
Besides White's Jr-Sr High School, Msd Wabash County Schools also operates Southwood Elementary School (458 students), Southwood Jr-Sr High School (445 students), and Northfield Jr-Sr High School (429 students). See the Msd Wabash County Schools district page for the complete list.
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