Enrollment
574
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middlebury, IN
Heritage Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180660002427
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Middlebury · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Intermediate School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Middlebury, IN.
School address
District: Middlebury Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180660002427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage Intermediate School
Heritage Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middlebury, Indiana, enrolling 574 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 574 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #243.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Middlebury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orchard View School (345 students): Heritage Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15:1).
Middlebury Community Schools also operates Northridge High School (1,331 students) and Northridge Middle School (963 students) alongside Heritage Intermediate 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 Heritage Intermediate School compares
Heritage Intermediate 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Indiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$10,923
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Heritage Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlebury Community Schools, which includes Heritage Intermediate School.
$10,923
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 Heritage Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard View School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Middlebury
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage Intermediate School
How many students attend Heritage Intermediate School?
Heritage Intermediate School has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middlebury, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Intermediate School is 16.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Intermediate School?
30.0% of students at Heritage Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Intermediate School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Middlebury, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Intermediate School?
Heritage Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Heritage Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Middlebury?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Middlebury, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middlebury on the city page.
Is Heritage Intermediate School a good school?
Heritage Intermediate School earns 46/100 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 Middlebury Community Schools?
Besides Heritage Intermediate School, Middlebury Community Schools also operates Northridge High School (1,331 students), Northridge Middle School (963 students), and Orchard View School (345 students). See the Middlebury Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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