Enrollment
596
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntington, IN
Crestview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crestview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180471000784
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Huntington, IN.
School address
District: Huntington Co Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180471000784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestview Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestview Middle School
Crestview Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Huntington, Indiana, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 526 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 140 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 596 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Huntington's middle schools, it stands alongside Riverview School (503 students): Crestview Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 13.6:1).
Huntington Co Com Sch Corp also operates Huntington North High School (1,441 students) and Riverview School (503 students) alongside Crestview 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 Crestview Middle School compares
Crestview 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$11,473
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Crestview Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntington Co Com Sch Corp, which includes Crestview Middle School.
$11,473
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 62.4%
Federal 10.3%
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 Crestview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flint Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Huntington
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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crestview Middle School
How many students attend Crestview Middle School?
Crestview Middle School has 596 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Middle School is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestview Middle School?
40.9% of students at Crestview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crestview Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Huntington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview Middle School?
Crestview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Crestview Middle School rank among public schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Huntington, 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 Huntington on the city page.
Is Crestview Middle School a good school?
Crestview Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Huntington Co Com Sch Corp?
Besides Crestview Middle School, Huntington Co Com Sch Corp also operates Huntington North High School (1,441 students), Riverview School (503 students), and Flint Springs Elementary (454 students). See the Huntington Co Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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