- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Wilbur Wright Middle School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 180735001259 · Munster, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 19.8:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Munster High School (1,474 students)
Wilbur Wright Middle School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wilbur Wright Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Munster High S
Munster High School
1,474 students
- This school
Wilbur Wright Middle School
990 students
- Frank H Hammon
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
620 students
- James B Eads E 554
James B Eads Elementary School
554 students
- Ernest R Ellio 463
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
463 students
What this shows Wilbur Wright Middle School reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilbur Wright Middle School compares
Wilbur Wright Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,440
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
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.
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
District finance for School Town of Munster reports $12,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~990 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 908 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.