- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ossian, IN
Norwell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norwell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180822002159
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwell Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ossian · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwell Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwell Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ossian, IN.
School address
District: Northern Wells Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180822002159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Norwell Middle School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 180822002159 · Ossian, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 14.4:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwell High School (753 students)
Norwell Middle School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Norwell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwell High S
Norwell High School
753 students
- Ossian Element
Ossian Elementary
566 students
- This school
Norwell Middle School
561 students
- Lancaster Cent
Lancaster Central School
533 students
What this shows Norwell Middle School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwell Middle School compares
Norwell 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,198
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Norwell Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Northern Wells Community Schools reports $11,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ossian Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwell Middle School
How many students attend Norwell Middle School?
Norwell Middle School has 561 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ossian, IN. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwell Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Norwell Middle School?
27.2% of students at Norwell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norwell Middle School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Ossian, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwell Middle School?
Norwell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Norwell Middle School rank among public schools in Ossian?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwell Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ossian, 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 Northern Wells Community Schools?
Besides Norwell Middle School, Northern Wells Community Schools also operates Norwell High School (753 students), Ossian Elementary (566 students), and Lancaster Central School (533 students). See the Northern Wells Community Schools district page for the complete list.