Enrollment
666
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Terre Haute, IN
Honey Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Honey Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181209001907
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honey Creek Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Honey Creek Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Honey Creek Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Honey Creek Middle School
Honey Creek Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Terre Haute, Indiana, enrolling 666 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 666 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 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #158.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Terre Haute's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students): Honey Creek Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14:1).
Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students) and Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students) alongside Honey Creek 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 Honey Creek Middle School compares
Honey Creek 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,067
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 80.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 4.7%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Honey Creek 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 Vigo County School Corp, which includes Honey Creek Middle School.
$12,067
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.0%
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 Honey Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honey Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Terre Haute
3 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 (~666 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Honey Creek Middle School
How many students attend Honey Creek Middle School?
Honey Creek Middle School has 666 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Honey Creek Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Honey Creek Middle School?
34.3% of students at Honey Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honey Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Honey Creek Middle School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honey Creek Middle School?
Honey Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Honey Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Honey Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute on the city page.
Is Honey Creek Middle School a good school?
Honey Creek Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Honey Creek Middle School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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