Enrollment
503
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trafalgar, IN
Indian Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180762001302
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Creek Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Trafalgar · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trafalgar, IN.
School address
District: Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United · Indiana
NCES ID 180762001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Creek Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Creek Middle School
Indian Creek Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Trafalgar, Indiana, enrolling 503 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 503 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United also operates Indian Creek Sr High School (652 students) and Indian Creek Intermediate School (513 students) alongside Indian 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 Indian Creek Middle School compares
Indian 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,255
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Indian 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 Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United, which includes Indian Creek Middle School.
$10,255
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 60.9%
Federal 10.4%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~503 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Creek Middle School
How many students attend Indian Creek Middle School?
Indian Creek Middle School has 503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trafalgar, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Middle School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Indian Creek Middle School?
32.3% of students at Indian Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Creek Middle School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Trafalgar, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Creek Middle School?
Indian Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Indian Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Trafalgar?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trafalgar, 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 Trafalgar on the city page.
Is Indian Creek Middle School a good school?
Indian Creek Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United?
Besides Indian Creek Middle School, Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United also operates Indian Creek Sr High School (652 students), Indian Creek Intermediate School (513 students), and Indian Creek Elementary School (459 students). See the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United district page for the complete list.
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