- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mishawaka, IN
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Virgil I Grissom Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180876001453
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virgil I Grissom Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Virgil I Grissom Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876001453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Virgil I Grissom Middle School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 180876001453 · Mishawaka, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 15.4:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn High School (3,687 students)
Virgil I Grissom Middle School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Virgil I Grissom Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn High Scho
Penn High School
3,687 students
- Schmucker Midd 1,041
Schmucker Middle School
1,041 students
- Discovery Midd 941
Discovery Middle School
941 students
- Horizon Elemen 679
Horizon Elementary School
679 students
- This school 662
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
662 students
- Northpoint Ele 577
Northpoint Elementary School
577 students
What this shows Virgil I Grissom Middle School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virgil I Grissom Middle School compares
Virgil I Grissom 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$11,141
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 8.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Virgil I Grissom Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp reports $11,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virgil I Grissom Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northpoint Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virgil I Grissom Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools in Mishawaka
2 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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virgil I Grissom Middle School
How many students attend Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virgil I Grissom Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
43.2% of students at Virgil I Grissom Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Virgil I Grissom Middle School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virgil I Grissom Middle School?
Virgil I Grissom Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Virgil I Grissom Middle School rank among middle schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Virgil I Grissom Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Virgil I Grissom Middle School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Discovery Middle School (941 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.