Enrollment
89
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Francesville, IN
West Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180936001517
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Francesville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Francesville, IN.
School address
District: West Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180936001517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Central Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Central Middle School
West Central Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Francesville, Indiana, enrolling 89 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, West Central Middle School is leaner than roughly 98% of Indiana schools and 49% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Indiana schools, with 89 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Central School Corp spends $18,835 per pupil, 56% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 22 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 89 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Central School Corp also operates West Central Elementary School (335 students) and West Central Senior High School (203 students) alongside West Central 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 West Central Middle School compares
West Central 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 49% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 2% in Indiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$18,835
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, West Central 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 West Central School Corp, which includes West Central Middle School.
$18,835
Per student
+56%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 45.9%
Federal 12.3%
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 West Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Central Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~89 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Central Middle School
How many students attend West Central Middle School?
West Central Middle School has 89 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Francesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 49% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 48% 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 West Central Middle School?
50.0% of students at West Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Central Middle School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Francesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Middle School?
West Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 West Central Middle School rank among public schools in Francesville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Francesville, 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 Francesville on the city page.
Is West Central Middle School a good school?
West Central Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 West Central School Corp?
Besides West Central Middle School, West Central School Corp also operates West Central Elementary School (335 students) and West Central Senior High School (203 students). See the West Central School Corp district page for the complete list.
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