- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schererville, IN
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Michael Grimmer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180545000985
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael Grimmer Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Schererville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael Grimmer Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Grimmer Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Schererville, IN.
School address
District: Lake Central School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180545000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Michael Grimmer Middle School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 180545000985 · Schererville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 17.3:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Central High School (2,926 students)
Michael Grimmer Middle School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Michael Grimmer 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
- Kahler Middle 971
Kahler Middle School
971 students
- This school 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 Michael Grimmer Middle School reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael Grimmer Middle School compares
Michael Grimmer 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 814 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Michael Grimmer 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 Michael Grimmer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hal E Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kahler Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H Watson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Protsman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael Grimmer 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
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michael Grimmer Middle School
How many students attend Michael Grimmer Middle School?
Michael Grimmer Middle School has 814 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schererville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael Grimmer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael Grimmer Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael Grimmer Middle School?
28.4% of students at Michael Grimmer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael Grimmer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Michael Grimmer Middle School is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Schererville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael Grimmer Middle School?
Michael Grimmer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Michael Grimmer Middle School rank among public schools in Schererville?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Grimmer Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Schererville, 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 Michael Grimmer Middle School, Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students), Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students), and Kahler Middle School (971 students). See the Lake Central School Corporation district page for the complete list.