Enrollment
589
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Russiaville, IN
Western Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Western Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180447002225
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Russiaville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Russiaville, IN.
School address
District: Western School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180447002225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Middle School
Western Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Russiaville, Indiana, enrolling 589 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 589 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Western School Corporation also operates Western High School (804 students) and Western Intermediate School (622 students) alongside Western 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 Western Middle School compares
Western 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,049
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 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Western 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 Western School Corporation, which includes Western Middle School.
$11,049
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 57.7%
Federal 18.2%
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 Western Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western Middle School
How many students attend Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has 589 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Russiaville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Western Middle School?
32.3% of students at Western Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Western Middle School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Russiaville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Western Middle School rank among public schools in Russiaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Russiaville, 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 Russiaville on the city page.
Is Western Middle School a good school?
Western Middle School earns 47/100 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 Western School Corporation?
Besides Western Middle School, Western School Corporation also operates Western High School (804 students), Western Intermediate School (622 students), and Western Primary School (527 students). See the Western School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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