Enrollment
433
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wabash Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wabash Middle School
Wabash Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Wabash, Indiana, enrolling 433 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 519 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 433 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wabash's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sharp Creek Elementary School (270 students): Wabash Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 16.9:1).
Wabash City Schools also operates Wabash High School (469 students) and O J Neighbours Elementary School (385 students) alongside Wabash 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 Wabash Middle School compares
Wabash 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,051
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wabash City Schools, which includes Wabash Middle School.
$12,051
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 62.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~433 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wabash Middle School a good school?
Wabash Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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