Enrollment
1,047
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carmel, IN
Carmel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carmel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180120000194
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Carmel Clay Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180120000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carmel Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carmel Middle School
Carmel Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Carmel, Indiana, enrolling 1,047 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.3% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,047 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Carmel's middle schools, it stands alongside Creekside Middle School (1,428 students): Carmel Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 18.8:1).
Carmel Clay Schools also operates Carmel High School (5,239 students) and Creekside Middle School (1,428 students) alongside Carmel Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carmel Middle School compares
Carmel Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$12,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Asian 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Carmel Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carmel Clay Schools, which includes Carmel Middle School.
$12,522
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 53.8%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carmel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trace Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Tree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,415
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Carmel
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,047 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carmel Middle School
How many students attend Carmel Middle School?
Carmel Middle School has 1,047 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carmel, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 Carmel Middle School?
17.3% of students at Carmel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carmel Middle School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmel Middle School?
Carmel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carmel Middle School rank among middle schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Carmel, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Carmel on the city page.
Is Carmel Middle School a good school?
Carmel Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carmel Clay Schools?
Besides Carmel Middle School, Carmel Clay Schools also operates Carmel High School (5,239 students), Creekside Middle School (1,428 students), and Clay Middle School (1,415 students). See the Carmel Clay Schools district page for the complete list.
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