Enrollment
663
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hammond, IN
Charles N Scott Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charles N Scott 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 180432000732
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles N Scott Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 17
- public schools in Hammond · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles N Scott Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles N Scott Middle School ranks #3 of 17 public schools in Hammond, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
NCES ID 180432000732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles N Scott Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles N Scott Middle School
Charles N Scott Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hammond, Indiana, enrolling 663 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 323 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 663 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hammond's middle schools, it stands alongside Henry W Eggers Middle School (693 students): Charles N Scott Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 17.8:1).
School City of Hammond also operates Hammond Central High School (1,814 students) and Morton Senior High School (1,446 students) alongside Charles N Scott 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 Charles N Scott Middle School compares
Charles N Scott 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Indiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,212
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 323 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
African American 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
White 13.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Charles N Scott 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 School City of Hammond, which includes Charles N Scott Middle School.
$14,212
Per student
+18%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 53.8%
Federal 19.7%
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 Charles N Scott Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles N Scott Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Hammond
1 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 (~663 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles N Scott Middle School
How many students attend Charles N Scott Middle School?
Charles N Scott Middle School has 663 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hammond, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles N Scott Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles N Scott Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles N Scott Middle School?
71.1% of students at Charles N Scott Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles N Scott Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charles N Scott Middle School is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Hammond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles N Scott Middle School?
Charles N Scott 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 Charles N Scott Middle School rank among public schools in Hammond?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles N Scott Middle School ranks #3 of 17 public schools in Hammond, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hammond on the city page.
Is Charles N Scott Middle School a good school?
Charles N Scott Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 School City of Hammond?
Besides Charles N Scott Middle School, School City of Hammond also operates Hammond Central High School (1,814 students), Morton Senior High School (1,446 students), and Warren G Harding Elementary School (755 students). See the School City of Hammond district page for the complete list.
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