At a glance
Reported students
647
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
588
Charlestown Middle School: 647 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 575
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Charlestown Middle School
Charlestown Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Charlestown. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Greater Clark County Schools. NCES reports 647 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.1%) and multiracial (10.4%). English learners represent 7.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Charlestown Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.1%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Greater Clark County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
656 reported students
River Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
857 reported students
Utica Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
608 reported students
Riverside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
568 reported students
Parkwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
561 reported students
Northaven Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
544 reported students
Public schools near Charlestown Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Senior High School High · Greater Clark County Schools | 09–12 | 860 | 1.4 mi |
| Rock Creek Community Academy Other · Charter · Rock Creek Community Academy | KG–12 | 672 | 4.3 mi |
| Silver Creek Primary School Elementary · Silver Creek School Corporation | PK–01 | 510 | 4.7 mi |
| Silver Creek Middle School Middle · Silver Creek School Corporation | 06–08 | 748 | 5.1 mi |
| North Oldham Middle School Middle · Oldham County | 06–08 | 720 | 5.2 mi |
| River Valley Middle School Middle · Greater Clark County Schools | 06–08 | 857 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charlestown Middle School
What grades does Charlestown Middle School serve?
Charlestown Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Greater Clark County Schools.
How many students attend Charlestown Middle School?
Charlestown Middle School reported 647 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 575 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charlestown Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 647 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charlestown Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charlestown Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Greater Clark County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charlestown Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charlestown Middle School in?
Charlestown Middle School is part of Greater Clark County Schools, based in Jeffersonville, IN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charlestown Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charlestown Senior High School (1.4 mi), Rock Creek Community Academy (4.3 mi), Silver Creek Primary School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.