- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whiting, IN
Whiting Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whiting Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181320000398
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiting Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Whiting · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiting Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiting Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whiting, IN.
School address
District: School City of Whiting · Indiana
NCES ID 181320000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Whiting Middle School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 181320000398 · Whiting, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 19.2:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiting High School (445 students)
Whiting Middle School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Whiting Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiting High S
Whiting High School
445 students
- Nathan Hale El
Nathan Hale Elementary School
396 students
- This school
Whiting Middle School
250 students
What this shows Whiting Middle School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiting Middle School compares
Whiting 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,523
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%
White 12.0%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Whiting Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Whiting reports $11,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiting Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiting High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiting Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whiting Middle School
How many students attend Whiting Middle School?
Whiting Middle School has 250 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whiting, IN. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiting Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiting Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 21% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whiting Middle School?
68.9% of students at Whiting Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiting Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whiting Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in Whiting, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiting Middle School?
Whiting Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
How does Whiting Middle School rank among public schools in Whiting?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiting Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Whiting, 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 School City of Whiting?
Besides Whiting Middle School, School City of Whiting also operates Whiting High School (445 students) and Nathan Hale Elementary School (396 students). See the School City of Whiting district page for the complete list.