- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Indian Creek Middle School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180762001302 · Trafalgar, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 14:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Creek Sr High School (652 students)
Indian Creek Middle School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Indian Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Creek S
Indian Creek Sr High School
652 students
- Indian Creek I
Indian Creek Intermediate School
513 students
- This school
Indian Creek Middle School
503 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Indian Creek Middle School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Creek Middle School compares
Indian Creek Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United reports $11,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.