- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Youth Opportunity Center held near 39 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180732001232 · Muncie, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 11.8:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Muncie Central High School (1,337 students)
Youth Opportunity Center held near 39 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Youth Opportunity Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muncie Central
Muncie Central High School
1,337 students
- Northside Midd
Northside Middle School
630 students
- West View Elem
West View Elementary School
538 students
- East Washingto 492
East Washington Academy
492 students
- South View Ele 470
South View Elementary School
470 students
- This school 47
Youth Opportunity Center
47 students
What this shows Youth Opportunity Center reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Youth Opportunity Center compares
Youth Opportunity Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Muncie Community Schools reports $15,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~47 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.