- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crown Point, IN
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180249002417
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Crown Point · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Crown Point, IN.
School address
District: Crown Point Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180249002417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 180249002417 · Crown Point, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 20.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Crown Point High School (3,038 students)
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School held near 1,068 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crown Point Hi
Crown Point High School
3,038 students
- Robert Taft Mi 1,067
Robert Taft Middle School
1,067 students
- This school 1,061
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
1,061 students
- Winfield Eleme 658
Winfield Elementary School
658 students
- Jerry Ross Ele 650
Jerry Ross Elementary School
650 students
- Timothy Ball E 638
Timothy Ball Elementary School
638 students
What this shows Colonel John Wheeler Middle School reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel John Wheeler Middle School compares
Colonel John Wheeler 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,153
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 1061 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crown Point Community School Corp reports $12,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonel John Wheeler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Taft Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry Ross Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timothy Ball Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel John Wheeler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Crown Point
1 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 (~1,061 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
How many students attend Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crown Point, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,046 (2022-23) → 1,068 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
22.0% of students at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Crown Point, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Colonel John Wheeler Middle School rank among public schools in Crown Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Crown Point, 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 Crown Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Crown Point Community School Corp?
Besides Colonel John Wheeler Middle School, Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students), Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students), and Winfield Elementary School (658 students). See the Crown Point Community School Corp district page for the complete list.