- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lafayette, IN
Wainwright Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wainwright 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 181134001833
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wainwright Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wainwright Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wainwright Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wainwright Middle School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 181134001833 · Lafayette, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 16.8:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
Wainwright Middle School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wainwright Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
2,194 students
- Mccutcheon Hig
Mccutcheon High School
1,835 students
- Klondike Eleme
Klondike Elementary School
905 students
- Burnett Creek 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- Battle Ground 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- This school 320
Wainwright Middle School
320 students
What this shows Wainwright Middle School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wainwright Middle School compares
Wainwright 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,453
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Wainwright Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wainwright Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wainwright Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Lafayette
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School
Standard public school
999 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Wea Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
675 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East Tipp Middle School
Standard public school
547 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Southwestern Middle School
Standard public school
491 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wainwright Middle School
How many students attend Wainwright Middle School?
Wainwright Middle School has 320 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wainwright Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wainwright Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wainwright Middle School?
36.3% of students at Wainwright Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wainwright Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wainwright Middle School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Lafayette, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wainwright Middle School?
Wainwright 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 Wainwright Middle School rank among middle schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Wainwright Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Wainwright Middle School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students), Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students), and Klondike Elementary School (905 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.