Enrollment
1,067
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crown Point, IN
Robert Taft Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Taft Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180249000297
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Taft Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Crown Point · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Taft Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Taft Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Crown Point, IN.
School address
District: Crown Point Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180249000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Taft Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Taft Middle School
Robert Taft Middle School is a large middle school in Crown Point, Indiana, enrolling 1,067 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,067 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Crown Point's middle schools, it stands alongside Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students): Robert Taft Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 20.4:1).
Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students) and Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students) alongside Robert Taft 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 Robert Taft Middle School compares
Robert Taft 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Indiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 5.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Robert Taft 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 Crown Point Community School Corp, which includes Robert Taft Middle School.
$11,425
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 56.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Robert Taft Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry Ross Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timothy Ball Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Taft Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Crown Point
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,067 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Taft Middle School
How many students attend Robert Taft Middle School?
Robert Taft Middle School has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crown Point, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Taft Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Taft Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Taft Middle School?
20.6% of students at Robert Taft Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Taft Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Taft Middle School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Crown Point, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Taft Middle School?
Robert Taft Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Robert Taft Middle School rank among public schools in Crown Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Taft Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Crown Point, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crown Point on the city page.
Is Robert Taft Middle School a good school?
Robert Taft Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 Crown Point Community School Corp?
Besides Robert Taft Middle School, Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students), Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students), and Winfield Elementary School (658 students). See the Crown Point Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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