- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kokomo, IN
Northwestern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180204002334
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Northwestern School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180204002334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Northwestern Middle School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180204002334 · Kokomo, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 21.6:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Elementary School (665 students)
Northwestern Middle School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern E
Northwestern Elementary School
665 students
- Northwestern S
Northwestern Senior High School
541 students
- This school
Northwestern Middle School
324 students
- Howard Element
Howard Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Northwestern Middle School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Middle School compares
Northwestern 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$11,253
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Northwestern Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Northwestern School Corp reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Kokomo
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Middle School
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern Middle School?
26.0% of students at Northwestern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Middle School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle 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 Northwestern Middle School rank among middle schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Kokomo, 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 Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwestern School Corp?
Besides Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern School Corp also operates Northwestern Elementary School (665 students), Northwestern Senior High School (541 students), and Howard Elementary School (317 students). See the Northwestern School Corp district page for the complete list.