- Enrollment
- 2,948
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westfield, IN
Westfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield 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 181308002074
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Westfield, IN.
School address
District: Westfield-Washington Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181308002074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Westfield Middle School held near 1,464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 181308002074 · Westfield, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,585 enr · 18:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield High School (2,948 students)
Westfield Middle School held near 1,464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Westfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield High
Westfield High School
2,948 students
- This school
Westfield Middle School
1,585 students
- Westfield Inte
Westfield Intermediate School
1,551 students
- Monon Trail El 767
Monon Trail Elementary School
767 students
- Washington Woo 691
Washington Woods Elementary School
691 students
- Shamrock Sprin 656
Shamrock Springs Elementary School
656 students
What this shows Westfield Middle School reports 1,585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Middle School compares
Westfield 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 67% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,585 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,585
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$13,022
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Westfield Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westfield-Washington Schools reports $13,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monon Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shamrock Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Middle School
How many students attend Westfield Middle School?
Westfield Middle School has 1,585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,429 (2022-23) → 1,464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westfield Middle School?
16.5% of students at Westfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Middle School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Westfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Middle School?
Westfield 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 Westfield Middle School rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Westfield, 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 Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield-Washington Schools?
Besides Westfield Middle School, Westfield-Washington Schools also operates Westfield High School (2,948 students), Westfield Intermediate School (1,551 students), and Monon Trail Elementary School (767 students). See the Westfield-Washington Schools district page for the complete list.