- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Western Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180447002225 · Russiaville, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 14.4:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Western High School (804 students)
Western Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Western Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western High S
Western High School
804 students
- Western Interm
Western Intermediate School
622 students
- This school
Western Middle School
589 students
- Western Primar
Western Primary School
527 students
What this shows Western Middle School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Middle School compares
Western 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,600
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 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.
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
District finance for Western School Corporation reports $11,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~589 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.