Enrollment
1,004
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Wayne, IN
Carroll Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carroll Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180825002294
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 15
- middle schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Middle School ranks #3 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825002294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carroll Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carroll Middle School
Carroll Middle School is a large middle school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 1,004 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Indiana schools and 26% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.6% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,004 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fort Wayne's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodside Middle School (1,032 students): Carroll Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 18.8:1).
Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students) and Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students) alongside Carroll 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 Carroll Middle School compares
Carroll 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,004 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,004
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 76.1%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Carroll Middle School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Allen County Schools, which includes Carroll Middle School.
$10,309
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 7.8%
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 Carroll Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Creek Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodside Middle School
Standard public school
1,032 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Maple Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,024 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Blackhawk Middle School
Standard public school
814 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Summit Middle School
Standard public school
789 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Lane Middle School
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,004 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carroll Middle School
How many students attend Carroll Middle School?
Carroll Middle School has 1,004 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll Middle School?
24.6% of students at Carroll Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carroll Middle School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll Middle School?
Carroll Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Carroll Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Middle School ranks #3 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne on the city page.
Is Carroll Middle School a good school?
Carroll Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Carroll Middle School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students), Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students), and Aspen Meadow Elementary School (600 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.
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