- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Robert Taft Middle School held near 1,079 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180249000297 · Crown Point, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 18.7:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Crown Point High School (3,038 students)
Robert Taft Middle School held near 1,079 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Robert Taft Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crown Point Hi
Crown Point High School
3,038 students
- This school 1,067
Robert Taft Middle School
1,067 students
- Colonel John W 1,061
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
1,061 students
- Winfield Eleme 658
Winfield Elementary School
658 students
- Jerry Ross Ele 650
Jerry Ross Elementary School
650 students
- Timothy Ball E 638
Timothy Ball Elementary School
638 students
What this shows Robert Taft Middle School reports 1,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Taft Middle School compares
Robert Taft 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,153
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
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.
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
District finance for Crown Point Community School Corp reports $12,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,067 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,091 (2022-23) → 1,079 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.