- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winchester, IN
Winchester Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Winchester Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180177000242
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winchester Community High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Winchester Community High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester Community High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winchester, IN.
School address
District: Randolph Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180177000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Winchester Community High School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180177000242 · Winchester, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.5:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee L Driver Middle School (316 students)
Winchester Community High School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Winchester Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Winchester Community High School
399 students
- Lee L Driver M
Lee L Driver Middle School
316 students
- O R Baker Elem
O R Baker Elementary School
303 students
- Willard Elemen
Willard Elementary School
232 students
- Deerfield Elem 158
Deerfield Elementary School
158 students
What this shows Winchester Community High School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winchester Community High School compares
Winchester Community 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Indiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$12,554
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Winchester Community High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph Central School Corp reports $12,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winchester Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee L Driver Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O R Baker Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winchester Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winchester Community High School
How many students attend Winchester Community High School?
Winchester Community High School has 399 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winchester, IN. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchester Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winchester Community High School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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 Winchester Community High School?
41.8% of students at Winchester Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winchester Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Winchester Community High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Winchester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winchester Community High School?
Winchester Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Winchester Community High School rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester Community High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winchester, 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 Randolph Central School Corp?
Besides Winchester Community High School, Randolph Central School Corp also operates Lee L Driver Middle School (316 students), O R Baker Elementary School (303 students), and Willard Elementary School (232 students). See the Randolph Central School Corp district page for the complete list.