Enrollment
250
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiting Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whiting Middle School
Whiting Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Whiting, Indiana, enrolling 250 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Indiana schools and 21% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 250 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
School City of Whiting also operates Whiting High School (445 students) and Nathan Hale Elementary School (396 students) alongside Whiting 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 Whiting Middle School compares
Whiting 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,472
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Whiting, which includes Whiting Middle School.
$11,472
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 66.0%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~250 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Whiting on the city page.
Is Whiting Middle School a good school?
Whiting Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. 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 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.
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