- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Carroll Middle School held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 180825002294 · Fort Wayne, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,004 enr · 20.1:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (2,623 students)
Carroll Middle School held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carroll Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
2,623 students
- Maple Creek Mi 1,024
Maple Creek Middle School
1,024 students
- This school 1,004
Carroll Middle School
1,004 students
- Aspen Meadow E 600
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
600 students
- Huntertown Ele 563
Huntertown Elementary School
563 students
- Perry Hill Ele 545
Perry Hill Elementary School
545 students
What this shows Carroll Middle School reports 1,004 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll Middle School compares
Carroll 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,914
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
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.
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
District finance for Northwest Allen County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,004 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 994 (2022-23) → 1,025 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.