Enrollment
1,061
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colonel John Wheeler Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is a large middle school in Crown Point, Indiana, enrolling 1,061 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Indiana schools and 28% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.0% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,061 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1061 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Crown Point's middle schools, it stands alongside Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students): Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 18.7:1).
Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students) and Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students) alongside Colonel John Wheeler 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 Colonel John Wheeler Middle School compares
Colonel John Wheeler 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,425
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crown Point Community School Corp, which includes Colonel John Wheeler Middle School.
$11,425
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 56.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~1,061 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Colonel John Wheeler Middle School a good school?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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