Enrollment
797
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Springs Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Springs Middle School
Indian Springs Middle School is a large middle school in Columbia City, Indiana, enrolling 797 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 797 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 322 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 204 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 797 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Whitley County Con Schools also operates Columbia City High School (1,202 students) and Little Turtle Elementary School (583 students) alongside Indian Springs 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 Springs Middle School compares
Indian Springs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,149
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitley County Con Schools, which includes Indian Springs Middle School.
$10,149
Per student
-16%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 59.3%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~797 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Indian Springs Middle School a good school?
Indian Springs Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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