Enrollment
297
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeastern Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeastern Middle School
Northeastern Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Fountain City, Indiana, enrolling 297 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 357 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 83 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 297 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Northeastern Wayne Schools also operates Northeastern Elementary School (614 students) and Northeastern High School (426 students) alongside Northeastern 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 Northeastern Middle School compares
Northeastern 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,759
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northeastern Wayne Schools, which includes Northeastern Middle School.
$10,759
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 63.4%
Federal 16.7%
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 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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~297 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fountain City on the city page.
Is Northeastern Middle School a good school?
Northeastern Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.
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