- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laporte, IN
Laporte Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Laporte Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180558002680
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laporte Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Laporte Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte Middle School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Laporte, IN.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558002680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Laporte Middle School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 180558002680 · Laporte, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 12.9:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte High School (1,807 students)
Laporte Middle School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Laporte Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laporte High S
Laporte High School
1,807 students
- This school
Laporte Middle School
862 students
- Kesling Interm
Kesling Intermediate School
847 students
- F Willard Cric 459
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
459 students
- Handley Elemen 366
Handley Elementary School
366 students
- Lincoln Elemen 353
Lincoln Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Laporte Middle School reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laporte Middle School compares
Laporte 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Indiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Laporte Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laporte Community School Corp reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laporte Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kesling Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laporte Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~862 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laporte Middle School
How many students attend Laporte Middle School?
Laporte Middle School has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laporte, IN. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laporte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laporte Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 Laporte Middle School?
53.1% of students at Laporte Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laporte Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Laporte Middle School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Laporte, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laporte Middle School?
Laporte Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Laporte Middle School rank among public schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte Middle School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Laporte, 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 Laporte on the city page.
What other schools are in Laporte Community School Corp?
Besides Laporte Middle School, Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students), Kesling Intermediate School (847 students), and F Willard Crichfield Elementary (459 students). See the Laporte Community School Corp district page for the complete list.