Enrollment
1,428
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carmel, IN
Creekside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside 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 180120002083
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Carmel Clay Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180120002083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekside Middle School
Creekside Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Carmel, Indiana, enrolling 1,428 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Indiana schools and 18% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,428 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 714 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Carmel's middle schools, it stands alongside Clay Middle School (1,415 students): Creekside Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 17.9:1).
Carmel Clay Schools also operates Carmel High School (5,239 students) and Clay Middle School (1,415 students) alongside Creekside 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 Creekside Middle School compares
Creekside 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 86% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,428 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,428
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 55.7%
Asian 29.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Creekside 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 Carmel Clay Schools, which includes Creekside Middle School.
$12,522
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 53.8%
Federal 5.5%
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 Creekside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmel Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trace Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Tree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,239
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,415
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Carmel
2 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 (~1,428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Creekside Middle School
How many students attend Creekside Middle School?
Creekside Middle School has 1,428 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carmel, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside Middle School?
6.8% of students at Creekside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Middle School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Middle School?
Creekside 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 Creekside Middle School rank among middle schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Carmel, 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 Carmel on the city page.
Is Creekside Middle School a good school?
Creekside Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Carmel Clay Schools?
Besides Creekside Middle School, Carmel Clay Schools also operates Carmel High School (5,239 students), Clay Middle School (1,415 students), and Carmel Middle School (1,047 students). See the Carmel Clay Schools district page for the complete list.
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