- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Terre Haute, IN
Otter Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Otter Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181209001911
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otter Creek Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Otter Creek Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Otter Creek Middle School shrank from 787 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 181209001911 · Terre Haute, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 12.9:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students)
Otter Creek Middle School shrank from 787 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Otter Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terre Haute So
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,544 students
- Terre Haute No
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,486 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
686 students
- Lost Creek Ele
Lost Creek Elementary School
672 students
- This school
Otter Creek Middle School
670 students
- Honey Creek Mi
Honey Creek Middle School
666 students
What this shows Otter Creek Middle School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otter Creek Middle School compares
Otter Creek Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Indiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Otter Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vigo County School Corp reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otter Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honey Creek Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otter Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Terre Haute
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otter Creek Middle School
How many students attend Otter Creek Middle School?
Otter Creek Middle School has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Terre Haute, IN. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 Otter Creek Middle School?
61.1% of students at Otter Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otter Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Otter Creek Middle School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otter Creek Middle School?
Otter Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Otter Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute on the city page.
What other schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Otter Creek Middle School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.