- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portage, IN
William Fegely Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William Fegely Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180915001519
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Fegely Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Fegely Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Fegely Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Portage, IN.
School address
District: Portage Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180915001519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
William Fegely Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 180915001519 · Portage, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 14.2:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Portage High School (2,163 students)
William Fegely Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
William Fegely Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portage High S
Portage High School
2,163 students
- Willowcreek Mi
Willowcreek Middle School
920 students
- This school 566
William Fegely Middle School
566 students
- Rowena Kyle El 437
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
437 students
- Central Elemen 409
Central Elementary School
409 students
- Wallace Aylesw 401
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
401 students
What this shows William Fegely Middle School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Fegely Middle School compares
William Fegely 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$12,458
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 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, William Fegely Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Portage Township Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Fegely Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willowcreek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Aylesworth Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Fegely Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Portage
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Fegely Middle School
How many students attend William Fegely Middle School?
William Fegely Middle School has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portage, IN. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Fegely Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Fegely Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 William Fegely Middle School?
60.3% of students at William Fegely Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Fegely Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Fegely Middle School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Portage, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Fegely Middle School?
William Fegely Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 William Fegely Middle School rank among public schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, William Fegely Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Portage, 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 Portage on the city page.
What other schools are in Portage Township Schools?
Besides William Fegely Middle School, Portage Township Schools also operates Portage High School (2,163 students), Willowcreek Middle School (920 students), and Rowena Kyle Elementary School (437 students). See the Portage Township Schools district page for the complete list.