Lapel Middle School

336 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lapel Middle School, located at 2883 S SR 13 in Lapel, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Frankton-Lapel Community Schools corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for future academic challenges while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that build character and community spirit.

As a cornerstone of the small-town Lapel community, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. With a commitment to modern educational standards, Lapel Middle School utilizes its facilities to provide a well-rounded experience, blending classroom instruction with opportunities for student growth in sports, the arts, and leadership. The school remains deeply connected to the local area, reflecting the values and pride of the surrounding Lapel community.

336

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lapel Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	4
Black	4
Two or More	13

White
315 (93.8 %)
Two or More
13 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Phone:	(765)534-3137
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 110

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 115