Enrollment
320
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wainwright Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wainwright Middle School
Wainwright Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 320 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #248.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lafayette's middle schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School (999 students): Wainwright Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 12.5:1).
Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students) and Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students) alongside Wainwright 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 Wainwright Middle School compares
Wainwright 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,353
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tippecanoe School Corp, which includes Wainwright Middle School.
$10,353
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~320 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wainwright Middle School a good school?
Wainwright Middle School earns 46/100 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 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.
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