- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merrillville, IN
Merrillville Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Merrillville Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180969001581
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merrillville Intermediate School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Merrillville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Merrillville Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merrillville Intermediate School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Merrillville, IN.
School address
District: Merrillville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180969001581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Merrillville Intermediate School shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 180969001581 · Merrillville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 13.4:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrillville High School (2,115 students)
Merrillville Intermediate School shrank from 855 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Merrillville Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrillville H
Merrillville High School
2,115 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
878 students
- This school 788
Merrillville Intermediate School
788 students
- Jonas E Salk E 565
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
565 students
- Homer Iddings 535
Homer Iddings Elementary School
535 students
- Henry P Fieler 466
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
466 students
What this shows Merrillville Intermediate School reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merrillville Intermediate School compares
Merrillville Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$10,733
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 788 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 8.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Merrillville Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merrillville Community School Corp reports $10,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merrillville Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homer Iddings Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry P Fieler Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merrillville Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Merrillville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merrillville Intermediate School
How many students attend Merrillville Intermediate School?
Merrillville Intermediate School has 788 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merrillville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merrillville Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merrillville Intermediate School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Merrillville Intermediate School?
64.0% of students at Merrillville Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merrillville Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Merrillville Intermediate School is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Merrillville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merrillville Intermediate School?
Merrillville Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Merrillville Intermediate School rank among public schools in Merrillville?
By Resource Investment Index, Merrillville Intermediate School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrillville Community School Corp?
Besides Merrillville Intermediate School, Merrillville Community School Corp also operates Merrillville High School (2,115 students), Pierce Middle School (878 students), and Jonas E Salk Elementary School (565 students). See the Merrillville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.