- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyons, IN
White River Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White River Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180000802304
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White River Valley Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 151
- students enrolled
White River Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White River Valley School District · Indiana
NCES ID 180000802304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
White River Valley Middle School shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-27.8%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 180000802304 · Lyons, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 10.1:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: White River Valley Elementary Sch (345 students)
White River Valley Middle School shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-27.8%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
White River Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Va
White River Valley Elementary Sch
345 students
- White River Va
White River Valley High School
208 students
- This school
White River Valley Middle School
151 students
What this shows White River Valley Middle School reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How White River Valley Middle School compares
White River Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$13,121
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, White River Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for White River Valley School District reports $13,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White River Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Valley Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White River Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White River Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about White River Valley Middle School
How many students attend White River Valley Middle School?
White River Valley Middle School has 151 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyons, IN. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 36% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% 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 White River Valley Middle School?
55.5% of students at White River Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White River Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White River Valley Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Lyons, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River Valley Middle School?
White River Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in White River Valley School District?
Besides White River Valley Middle School, White River Valley School District also operates White River Valley Elementary Sch (345 students) and White River Valley High School (208 students). See the White River Valley School District district page for the complete list.