Enrollment
301
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walkerton, IN
Harold C Urey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harold C Urey 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 180912001504
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harold C Urey Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Walkerton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harold C Urey Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harold C Urey Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Walkerton, IN.
School address
District: John Glenn School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180912001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harold C Urey Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harold C Urey Middle School
Harold C Urey Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Walkerton, Indiana, enrolling 301 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #250, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
John Glenn School Corporation also operates John Glenn High School (629 students) and Walkerton Elementary School (589 students) alongside Harold C Urey 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 Harold C Urey Middle School compares
Harold C Urey 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$10,688
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Harold C Urey 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 John Glenn School Corporation, which includes Harold C Urey Middle School.
$10,688
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 63.3%
Federal 10.6%
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 Harold C Urey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walkerton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Liberty School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harold C Urey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harold C Urey Middle School
How many students attend Harold C Urey Middle School?
Harold C Urey Middle School has 301 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walkerton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold C Urey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold C Urey Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harold C Urey Middle School?
38.8% of students at Harold C Urey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harold C Urey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harold C Urey Middle School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Walkerton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold C Urey Middle School?
Harold C Urey 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 Harold C Urey Middle School rank among public schools in Walkerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harold C Urey Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Walkerton, 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 Walkerton on the city page.
Is Harold C Urey Middle School a good school?
Harold C Urey Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 John Glenn School Corporation?
Besides Harold C Urey Middle School, John Glenn School Corporation also operates John Glenn High School (629 students), Walkerton Elementary School (589 students), and North Liberty School (474 students). See the John Glenn School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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