Enrollment
260
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mingo Junction, OH
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
Federal NCES profile for Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390478005768
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mingo Junction · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mingo Junction, OH.
School address
District: Indian Creek Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390478005768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mingo Junction, Ohio, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 56.9% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Indian Creek Local also operates Indian Creek High School (517 students) and Cross Creek Elementary (496 students) alongside Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6.
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 Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 compares
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 80% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$11,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Creek Local, which includes Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6.
$11,822
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 44.9%
Federal 12.9%
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 Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
How many students attend Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6?
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mingo Junction, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6?
56.9% of students at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6?
The largest demographic group at Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Mingo Junction, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6?
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 rank among public schools in Mingo Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mingo Junction, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mingo Junction on the city page.
Is Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 a good school?
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 Indian Creek Local?
Besides Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6, Indian Creek Local also operates Indian Creek High School (517 students), Cross Creek Elementary (496 students), and Hills Elementary School (377 students). See the Indian Creek Local district page for the complete list.
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