Enrollment
400
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crawfordsville, IN
North Montgomery Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Montgomery Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180790002293
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Montgomery Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Montgomery Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Montgomery Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Crawfordsville, IN.
School address
District: North Montgomery Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180790002293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Montgomery Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Montgomery Middle School
North Montgomery Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Crawfordsville, Indiana, enrolling 400 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #232.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Crawfordsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Crawfordsville Middle School (569 students): North Montgomery Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates North Montgomery High School (547 students) and Lester B Sommer Elementary School (342 students) alongside North Montgomery 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 North Montgomery Middle School compares
North Montgomery 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,667
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, North Montgomery Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Montgomery Com Sch Corp, which includes North Montgomery Middle School.
$11,667
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 54.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 North Montgomery Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lester B Sommer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Montgomery Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Crawfordsville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Montgomery Middle School
How many students attend North Montgomery Middle School?
North Montgomery Middle School has 400 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Montgomery Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Montgomery Middle School is 13.3:1, 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 North Montgomery Middle School?
35.6% of students at North Montgomery Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Montgomery Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Montgomery Middle School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Montgomery Middle School?
North Montgomery Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 North Montgomery Middle School rank among middle schools in Crawfordsville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Montgomery Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Crawfordsville, 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 Crawfordsville on the city page.
Is North Montgomery Middle School a good school?
North Montgomery Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 North Montgomery Com Sch Corp?
Besides North Montgomery Middle School, North Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates North Montgomery High School (547 students), Lester B Sommer Elementary School (342 students), and Pleasant Hill Elementary School (287 students). See the North Montgomery Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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