- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clayton, IN
Cascade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cascade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180666001170
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cascade Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cascade Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clayton, IN.
School address
District: Mill Creek Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180666001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Cascade Middle School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 180666001170 · Clayton, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 13.3:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Cascade Senior High School (537 students)
Cascade Middle School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cascade Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cascade Senior
Cascade Senior High School
537 students
- Mill Creek Eas
Mill Creek East Elementary
359 students
- Mill Creek Wes
Mill Creek West Elementary
344 students
- This school
Cascade Middle School
332 students
- Little Cadets 24
Little Cadets Preschool
24 students
What this shows Cascade Middle School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cascade Middle School compares
Cascade 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 49% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$12,668
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Cascade Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mill Creek Community Sch Corp reports $12,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cascade Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Cadets Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cascade Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cascade Middle School
How many students attend Cascade Middle School?
Cascade Middle School has 332 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clayton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Cascade Middle School?
25.0% of students at Cascade Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cascade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cascade Middle School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Clayton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cascade Middle School?
Cascade 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 Cascade Middle School rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cascade Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clayton, 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 Mill Creek Community Sch Corp?
Besides Cascade Middle School, Mill Creek Community Sch Corp also operates Cascade Senior High School (537 students), Mill Creek East Elementary (359 students), and Mill Creek West Elementary (344 students). See the Mill Creek Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.