Enrollment
47
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muncie, IN
Youth Opportunity Center
Federal NCES profile for Youth Opportunity Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180732001232
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youth Opportunity Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Youth Opportunity Center has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Opportunity Center ranks #7 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Muncie Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180732001232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Youth Opportunity Center compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Youth Opportunity Center
Youth Opportunity Center is a small combined-grade school in Muncie, Indiana, enrolling 47 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Youth Opportunity Center is leaner than roughly 89% of Indiana schools and 26% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Indiana schools, with 47 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Muncie's public schools, it stands alongside Muncie Central High School (1,337 students): Youth Opportunity Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 15:1).
Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students) and Northside Middle School (630 students) alongside Youth Opportunity Center.
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 Youth Opportunity Center compares
Youth Opportunity Center on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,524
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 70.2%
Two or More 19.1%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Youth Opportunity Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muncie Community Schools, which includes Youth Opportunity Center.
$12,524
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 24.8%
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 Youth Opportunity Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Washington Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youth Opportunity Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Muncie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Muncie Central High School
Standard public school
1,337 students 15:1 students per teacher
Burris Laboratory School
Standard public school
676 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
East Washington Academy
Standard public school
492 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Grissom Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 13.3:1 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 (~47 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Youth Opportunity Center
How many students attend Youth Opportunity Center?
Youth Opportunity Center has 47 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Opportunity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Opportunity Center is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% 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 Youth Opportunity Center?
30.8% of students at Youth Opportunity Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youth Opportunity Center?
The largest demographic group at Youth Opportunity Center is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youth Opportunity Center?
Youth Opportunity Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Youth Opportunity Center rank among schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Opportunity Center ranks #7 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muncie on the city page.
Is Youth Opportunity Center a good school?
Youth Opportunity Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Muncie Community Schools?
Besides Youth Opportunity Center, Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students), Northside Middle School (630 students), and West View Elementary School (538 students). See the Muncie Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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