- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wabash, IN
Wabash Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wabash Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181215002301
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wabash Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wabash Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wabash Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Wabash, IN.
School address
District: Wabash City Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181215002301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Wabash Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 181215002301 · Wabash, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 14:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wabash High School (469 students)
Wabash Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wabash Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wabash High Sc
Wabash High School
469 students
- This school
Wabash Middle School
433 students
- O J Neighbours
O J Neighbours Elementary School
385 students
- Lh Carpenter E 176
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
176 students
What this shows Wabash Middle School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wabash Middle School compares
Wabash 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,562
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Wabash Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wabash City Schools reports $12,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wabash Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O J Neighbours Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wabash Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Wabash
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wabash Middle School
How many students attend Wabash Middle School?
Wabash Middle School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wabash, IN. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wabash Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wabash Middle School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Wabash Middle School?
54.2% of students at Wabash Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wabash Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wabash Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Wabash, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wabash Middle School?
Wabash Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Wabash Middle School rank among public schools in Wabash?
By Resource Investment Index, Wabash Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Wabash, 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 Wabash on the city page.
What other schools are in Wabash City Schools?
Besides Wabash Middle School, Wabash City Schools also operates Wabash High School (469 students), O J Neighbours Elementary School (385 students), and Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center (176 students). See the Wabash City Schools district page for the complete list.