- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Carmel Middle School held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 74.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 180120000194 · Carmel, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,047 enr · 13.8:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel High School (5,239 students)
Carmel Middle School held near 1,070 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 74.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carmel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmel High Sc
Carmel High School
5,239 students
- Creekside Midd 1,428
Creekside Middle School
1,428 students
- Clay Middle Sc 1,415
Clay Middle School
1,415 students
- This school 1,047
Carmel Middle School
1,047 students
- Prairie Trace 715
Prairie Trace Elementary School
715 students
- Cherry Tree El 711
Cherry Tree Elementary School
711 students
What this shows Carmel Middle School reports 1,047 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel Middle School compares
Carmel Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Carmel Clay Schools reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,047 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,070 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.