- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fountain City, IN
Northeastern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northeastern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180819002567
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeastern Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fountain City · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeastern Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fountain City, IN.
School address
District: Northeastern Wayne Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180819002567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Northeastern Middle School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 180819002567 · Fountain City, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 13.5:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern Elementary School (614 students)
Northeastern Middle School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northeastern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern E
Northeastern Elementary School
614 students
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High School
426 students
- This school
Northeastern Middle School
297 students
What this shows Northeastern Middle School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeastern Middle School compares
Northeastern 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$10,648
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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Northeastern Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northeastern Wayne Schools reports $10,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeastern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeastern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- 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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northeastern Middle School
How many students attend Northeastern Middle School?
Northeastern Middle School has 297 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fountain City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeastern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeastern Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% 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 Northeastern Middle School?
42.6% of students at Northeastern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeastern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northeastern Middle School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Fountain City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeastern Middle School?
Northeastern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Northeastern Middle School rank among public schools in Fountain City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fountain City, 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 Northeastern Wayne Schools?
Besides Northeastern Middle School, Northeastern Wayne Schools also operates Northeastern Elementary School (614 students) and Northeastern High School (426 students). See the Northeastern Wayne Schools district page for the complete list.