Enrollment
1,585
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Middle School
Westfield Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Westfield, Indiana, enrolling 1,585 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,585 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 528 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Westfield-Washington Schools also operates Westfield High School (2,948 students) and Westfield Intermediate School (1,551 students) alongside Westfield 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 Westfield Middle School compares
Westfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,937
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield-Washington Schools, which includes Westfield Middle School.
$11,937
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 50.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 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
- 2,948
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~1,585 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westfield Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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