- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkhart, IN
Pierre Moran Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pierre Moran Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180327000440
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierre Moran Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierre Moran Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierre Moran Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Pierre Moran Middle School shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 180327000440 · Elkhart, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 11.6:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
Pierre Moran Middle School shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pierre Moran Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhart High S
Elkhart High School
3,073 students
- West Side Midd 569
West Side Middle School
569 students
- North Side Mid 563
North Side Middle School
563 students
- Roosevelt Stea 531
Roosevelt Steam Academy
531 students
- Cleveland Elem 519
Cleveland Elementary School
519 students
- This school 396
Pierre Moran Middle School
396 students
What this shows Pierre Moran Middle School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierre Moran Middle School compares
Pierre Moran 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Indiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.5%
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
$15,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 22.5%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Pierre Moran Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhart Community Schools reports $15,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierre Moran Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierre Moran Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Elkhart
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Concord Junior High School
Standard public school
855 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
West Side Middle School
Standard public school
569 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
North Side Middle School
Standard public school
563 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Jimtown Junior High School
Standard public school
305 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierre Moran Middle School
How many students attend Pierre Moran Middle School?
Pierre Moran Middle School has 396 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierre Moran Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierre Moran Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 26% 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 Pierre Moran Middle School?
68.2% of students at Pierre Moran Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierre Moran Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pierre Moran Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierre Moran Middle School?
Pierre Moran Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Pierre Moran Middle School rank among middle schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierre Moran Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Pierre Moran Middle School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), West Side Middle School (569 students), and North Side Middle School (563 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.