- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fishers, IN
Fall Creek Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Fall Creek Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181065002580
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fall Creek Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fall Creek Junior High has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fall Creek Junior High ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065002580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Fall Creek Junior High held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 181065002580 · Fishers, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,001 enr · 19.6:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fishers High School (3,590 students)
Fall Creek Junior High held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fall Creek Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fishers High S
Fishers High School
3,590 students
- Hamilton South
Hamilton Southeastern Hs
3,504 students
- Hamilton Se In 1,238
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
1,238 students
- This school 1,001
Fall Creek Junior High
1,001 students
- Fall Creek Int 909
Fall Creek Intermediate School
909 students
- Riverside Inte 891
Riverside Intermediate School
891 students
What this shows Fall Creek Junior High reports 1,001 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fall Creek Junior High compares
Fall Creek Junior High 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 74% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,001
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,362
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Asian 10.0%
African American 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Fall Creek Junior High is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fall Creek Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Southeastern Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fall Creek Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Fishers
2 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 (~1,001 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fall Creek Junior High
How many students attend Fall Creek Junior High?
Fall Creek Junior High has 1,001 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fishers, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,002 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fall Creek Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fall Creek Junior High is 19.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fall Creek Junior High?
12.7% of students at Fall Creek Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fall Creek Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Fall Creek Junior High is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fall Creek Junior High?
Fall Creek Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fall Creek Junior High rank among middle schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Fall Creek Junior High ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Fishers, 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 Fishers on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Fall Creek Junior High, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students), Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students), and Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.