- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
West Central Middle School shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 180936001517 · Francesville, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 8.1:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Elementary School (335 students)
West Central Middle School shrank from 108 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central E
West Central Elementary School
335 students
- West Central S
West Central Senior High School
203 students
- This school 89
West Central Middle School
89 students
What this shows West Central Middle School reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Middle School compares
West Central Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for West Central School Corp reports $18,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~89 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.