- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Terre Haute, IN
West Vigo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Vigo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181209001924
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Vigo Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Vigo Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Vigo Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
West Vigo Middle School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 181209001924 · West Terre Haute, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 12.6:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students)
West Vigo Middle School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Vigo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terre Haute So
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,544 students
- Terre Haute No
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,486 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
686 students
- Lost Creek Ele
Lost Creek Elementary School
672 students
- Otter Creek Mi
Otter Creek Middle School
670 students
- This school 390
West Vigo Middle School
390 students
What this shows West Vigo Middle School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Vigo Middle School compares
West Vigo 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$10,792
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, West Vigo Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vigo County School Corp reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Vigo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Vigo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Vigo Middle School
How many students attend West Vigo Middle School?
West Vigo Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Terre Haute, IN. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Vigo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Vigo Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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 Vigo Middle School?
52.7% of students at West Vigo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Vigo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Vigo Middle School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in West Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Vigo Middle School?
West Vigo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 West Vigo Middle School rank among public schools in West Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, West Vigo Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Terre Haute, 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 Vigo County School Corp?
Besides West Vigo Middle School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.