- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia City, IN
Indian Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180228000824
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Springs Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Columbia City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Springs Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Springs Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Columbia City, IN.
School address
District: Whitley County Con Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180228000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Indian Springs Middle School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 180228000824 · Columbia City, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 17.7:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia City High School (1,202 students)
Indian Springs Middle School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Indian Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia City
Columbia City High School
1,202 students
- This school
Indian Springs Middle School
797 students
- Little Turtle
Little Turtle Elementary School
583 students
- Northern Heigh
Northern Heights Elementary School
504 students
- Mary Raber Ele 297
Mary Raber Elementary School
297 students
- Coesse School 291
Coesse School
291 students
What this shows Indian Springs Middle School reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Springs Middle School compares
Indian Springs 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
797
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$10,015
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Indian Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitley County Con Schools reports $10,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Turtle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Raber Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coesse School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~797 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Springs Middle School
How many students attend Indian Springs Middle School?
Indian Springs Middle School has 797 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Springs Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Springs Middle School?
29.5% of students at Indian Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Springs Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Columbia City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Springs Middle School?
Indian Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Columbia City?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Springs Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Columbia City, 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 Columbia City on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitley County Con Schools?
Besides Indian Springs Middle School, Whitley County Con Schools also operates Columbia City High School (1,202 students), Little Turtle Elementary School (583 students), and Northern Heights Elementary School (504 students). See the Whitley County Con Schools district page for the complete list.