Enrollment
596
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 180471000784
Crestview Middle School — Huntington, IN
Federal NCES profile for Crestview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Huntington Co Com Sch Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.1:1 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crestview Middle School reports 596 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% below the Indiana average and 21% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 397 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Huntington Co Com Sch Corp spends $13,154 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 62.4% from the state, and 10.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crestview Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,154
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 596 Top 72% in Indiana — larger than 28% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.9% -17% vs state
NCES ID 180471000784
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 397:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.7%
In-school suspensions 69
Out-of-school suspensions 71
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntington Co Com Sch Corp, which includes Crestview Middle School.
$13,154
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 17.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Huntington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview Middle School?
Crestview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.