Enrollment
990
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Munster, IN
Wilbur Wright Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilbur Wright Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180735001259
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilbur Wright Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Munster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilbur Wright Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur Wright Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Munster, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Munster · Indiana
NCES ID 180735001259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilbur Wright Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilbur Wright Middle School
Wilbur Wright Middle School is a large middle school in Munster, Indiana, enrolling 990 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Indiana schools and 25% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 990 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
School Town of Munster also operates Munster High School (1,474 students) and Frank H Hammond Elementary School (620 students) alongside Wilbur Wright 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 Wilbur Wright Middle School compares
Wilbur Wright 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 59% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,249
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 8.6%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Wilbur Wright 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 School Town of Munster, which includes Wilbur Wright Middle School.
$11,249
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 Wilbur Wright Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank H Hammond Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James B Eads Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ernest R Elliott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilbur Wright Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- 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 (~990 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilbur Wright Middle School
How many students attend Wilbur Wright Middle School?
Wilbur Wright Middle School has 990 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Munster, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Wright Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Wright Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilbur Wright Middle School?
20.4% of students at Wilbur Wright Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilbur Wright Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilbur Wright Middle School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Munster, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilbur Wright Middle School?
Wilbur Wright Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Wilbur Wright Middle School rank among public schools in Munster?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur Wright Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Munster, 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 Munster on the city page.
Is Wilbur Wright Middle School a good school?
Wilbur Wright Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Town of Munster?
Besides Wilbur Wright Middle School, School Town of Munster also operates Munster High School (1,474 students), Frank H Hammond Elementary School (620 students), and James B Eads Elementary School (554 students). See the School Town of Munster district page for the complete list.
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