Lewis Cass Junior High School

6422 East State Road 218
Walton, IN 46994

332 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lewis Cass Junior High School is a public middle school located in Walton, Indiana, serving as part of the Southeastern School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing education for students in grades 7 and 8. The institution is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic development and personal growth, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary education and the rigors of high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the "Kings" school spirit, which it shares with Lewis Cass High School. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Lewis Cass Junior High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, which are designed to keep students engaged and encourage a sense of belonging. With its focus on community-oriented values and preparing students for future academic success, the school serves as a cornerstone for families in the Walton area.

332

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis Cass Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	35
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	17

White
276 (83.1%)
Hispanic
35 (10.5%)
Two or More
17 (5.1%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lewis Cass Schools
Phone:	(574)626-2511
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 120

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 104