Enrollment
396
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pierre Moran Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pierre Moran Middle School
Pierre Moran Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Elkhart, Indiana, enrolling 396 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Pierre Moran Middle School is leaner than roughly 90% of Indiana schools and 27% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 358 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #294, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 180 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 396 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Elkhart's middle schools, it stands alongside Concord Junior High School (855 students): Pierre Moran Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 16.4:1).
Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students) and West Side Middle School (569 students) alongside Pierre Moran 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 Pierre Moran Middle School compares
Pierre Moran 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkhart Community Schools, which includes Pierre Moran Middle School.
$13,618
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 56.8%
Federal 16.8%
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 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
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pierre Moran Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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