Enrollment
1,024
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Wayne, IN
Maple Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180825001380
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Creek Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 15
- middle schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825001380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Creek Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maple Creek Middle School
Maple Creek Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 1,024 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 93% of Indiana schools and 31% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,024 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (6%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1024 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Fort Wayne's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodside Middle School (1,032 students): Maple Creek Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 18.8:1).
Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students) and Carroll Middle School (1,004 students) alongside Maple Creek 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 Maple Creek Middle School compares
Maple Creek 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 74% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,309
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1024 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.0%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Maple Creek Middle School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Allen County Schools, which includes Maple Creek Middle School.
$10,309
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 7.8%
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 Maple Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodside Middle School
Standard public school
1,032 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Carroll Middle School
Standard public school
1,004 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Blackhawk Middle School
Standard public school
814 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Summit Middle School
Standard public school
789 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Lane Middle School
Standard public school
644 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,024 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maple Creek Middle School
How many students attend Maple Creek Middle School?
Maple Creek Middle School has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Creek Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Creek Middle School?
12.9% of students at Maple Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Creek Middle School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Creek Middle School?
Maple Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Maple Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 15 middle schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
Is Maple Creek Middle School a good school?
Maple Creek Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Maple Creek Middle School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students), Carroll Middle School (1,004 students), and Aspen Meadow Elementary School (600 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.
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