At a glance
Reported students
478
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
410
Lora L Batchelor Middle School: 478 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
13.4:1 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
- 454
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Lora L Batchelor Middle School
Lora L Batchelor Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Bloomington. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Monroe County Community Sch Corp. NCES reports 478 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to 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 (73.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. 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 Lora L Batchelor Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.58 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.65
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.4%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black7.5%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.9%
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 Monroe County Community Sch Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tri-North Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
569 reported students
Jackson Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
572 reported students
Binford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
507 reported students
Childs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
446 reported students
University Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
536 reported students
Grandview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
417 reported students
Public schools near Lora L Batchelor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Elementary School Elementary · Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 294 | 0.9 mi |
| Bloomington Graduation School High · Monroe County Community Sch Corp | 07–12 | 99 | 1.2 mi |
| Summit Elementary School Elementary · Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 617 | 1.4 mi |
| Jackson Creek Middle School Middle · Monroe County Community Sch Corp | 07–08 | 572 | 1.8 mi |
| Tri-North Middle School Middle · Monroe County Community Sch Corp | 07–08 | 569 | 3.6 mi |
| Edgewood Junior High School Middle · Richland-Bean Blossom C S C | 06–08 | 627 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lora L Batchelor Middle School
What grades does Lora L Batchelor Middle School serve?
Lora L Batchelor Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Monroe County Community Sch Corp.
How many students attend Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
Lora L Batchelor Middle School reported 478 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 454 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 478 students and 35.58 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 Lora L Batchelor Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lora L Batchelor Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Monroe County Community Sch Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lora L Batchelor Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.4% 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 Lora L Batchelor Middle School in?
Lora L Batchelor Middle School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp, based in Bloomington, IN, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lora L Batchelor Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clear Creek Elementary School (0.9 mi), Bloomington Graduation School (1.2 mi), Summit Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.