- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bluffton, IN
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffton-Harrison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180072000147
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton-Harrison Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bluffton, IN.
School address
District: Msd Bluffton-Harrison · Indiana
NCES ID 180072000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 180072000147 · Bluffton, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 15.4:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch (750 students)
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bluffton-Harri
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch
750 students
- This school
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School
556 students
- Bluffton High
Bluffton High School
507 students
What this shows Bluffton-Harrison Middle School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffton-Harrison Middle School compares
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Bluffton-Harrison Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Bluffton-Harrison reports $10,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffton-Harrison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffton-Harrison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffton-Harrison Middle School
How many students attend Bluffton-Harrison Middle School?
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bluffton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton-Harrison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton-Harrison Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Bluffton-Harrison Middle School?
45.7% of students at Bluffton-Harrison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffton-Harrison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffton-Harrison Middle School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Bluffton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffton-Harrison Middle School?
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluffton-Harrison Middle School rank among public schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton-Harrison Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bluffton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Msd Bluffton-Harrison?
Besides Bluffton-Harrison Middle School, Msd Bluffton-Harrison also operates Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch (750 students) and Bluffton High School (507 students). See the Msd Bluffton-Harrison district page for the complete list.