- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lagrange, IN
Prairie Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180930001525
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Heights Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Heights Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lagrange, IN.
School address
District: Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180930001525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Prairie Heights Middle School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180930001525 · Lagrange, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 13.5:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Heights Elementary School (537 students)
Prairie Heights Middle School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Prairie Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Height
Prairie Heights Elementary School
537 students
- Prairie Height
Prairie Heights Sr High School
432 students
- This school
Prairie Heights Middle School
377 students
What this shows Prairie Heights Middle School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Heights Middle School compares
Prairie Heights 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$12,679
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Prairie Heights Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp reports $12,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Heights Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Heights Middle School
How many students attend Prairie Heights Middle School?
Prairie Heights Middle School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lagrange, IN. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% 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 Prairie Heights Middle School?
46.5% of students at Prairie Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Heights Middle School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Lagrange, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Heights Middle School?
Prairie Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Prairie Heights Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lagrange, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lagrange on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp?
Besides Prairie Heights Middle School, Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp also operates Prairie Heights Elementary School (537 students) and Prairie Heights Sr High School (432 students). See the Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.