- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Syracuse, IN
Wawasee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wawasee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180555002354
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wawasee Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wawasee Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wawasee Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, IN.
School address
District: Wawasee Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180555002354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+119 students YoY
Wawasee Middle School grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+119 students YoY 180555002354 · Syracuse, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 15.6:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wawasee High School (836 students)
Wawasee Middle School grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wawasee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wawasee High S
Wawasee High School
836 students
- This school
Wawasee Middle School
608 students
- Syracuse Eleme
Syracuse Elementary School
502 students
- North Webster
North Webster Elementary School
430 students
- Milford School 262
Milford School
262 students
What this shows Wawasee Middle School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wawasee Middle School compares
Wawasee Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$13,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Wawasee Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wawasee Community School Corp reports $13,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wawasee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wawasee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Syracuse Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wawasee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wawasee Middle School
How many students attend Wawasee Middle School?
Wawasee Middle School has 608 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Syracuse, IN. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), up 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wawasee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wawasee Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Wawasee Middle School?
44.0% of students at Wawasee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wawasee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wawasee Middle School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Syracuse, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wawasee Middle School?
Wawasee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wawasee Middle School rank among public schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Wawasee Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wawasee Community School Corp?
Besides Wawasee Middle School, Wawasee Community School Corp also operates Wawasee High School (836 students), Syracuse Elementary School (502 students), and North Webster Elementary School (430 students). See the Wawasee Community School Corp district page for the complete list.