- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dyer, IN
Kahler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kahler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180545000982
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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
Kahler Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dyer · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kahler Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kahler Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dyer, IN.
School address
District: Lake Central School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180545000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Kahler Middle School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 180545000982 · Dyer, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 18:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Central High School (2,926 students)
Kahler Middle School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kahler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Central H
Lake Central High School
2,926 students
- Hal E Clark Mi 1,032
Hal E Clark Middle School
1,032 students
- This school 971
Kahler Middle School
971 students
- Michael Grimme 814
Michael Grimmer Middle School
814 students
- James H Watson 660
James H Watson Elementary School
660 students
- Protsman Eleme 614
Protsman Elementary School
614 students
What this shows Kahler Middle School reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kahler Middle School compares
Kahler 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,793
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Kahler Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Central School Corporation reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kahler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hal E Clark Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H Watson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Protsman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kahler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kahler Middle School
How many students attend Kahler Middle School?
Kahler Middle School has 971 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dyer, IN. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 946 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kahler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kahler Middle School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kahler Middle School?
21.9% of students at Kahler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kahler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kahler Middle School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Dyer, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kahler Middle School?
Kahler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Kahler Middle School rank among public schools in Dyer?
By Resource Investment Index, Kahler Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dyer, 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 Lake Central School Corporation?
Besides Kahler Middle School, Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students), Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students), and Michael Grimmer Middle School (814 students). See the Lake Central School Corporation district page for the complete list.