At a glance
Reported students
1,061
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
644
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School: 1,061 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 994
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Crown Point. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Crown Point Community School Corp. NCES reports 1,061 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.7%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.9%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black2.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Crown Point Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robert Taft Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,067 reported students
Winfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
658 reported students
Jerry Ross Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
650 reported students
Timothy Ball Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
638 reported students
Lake Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
559 reported students
Solon Robinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
Public schools near Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Taft Middle School Middle · Crown Point Community School Corp | 06–08 | 1,067 | 1.2 mi |
| Hal E Clark Middle School Middle · Lake Central School Corporation | 05–08 | 1,032 | 4.4 mi |
| Pierce Middle School Middle · Merrillville Community School Corp | 07–08 | 878 | 5.4 mi |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School Middle · Lake Central School Corporation | 05–08 | 814 | 6.2 mi |
| Hanover Central Middle School Middle · Hanover Community School Corp | 06–08 | 647 | 6.4 mi |
| Merrillville Intermediate School Middle · Merrillville Community School Corp | 05–06 | 788 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
What grades does Colonel John Wheeler Middle School serve?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Crown Point Community School Corp.
How many students attend Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School reported 1,061 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 994 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 1,061 students and 57.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Colonel John Wheeler Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Crown Point Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Colonel John Wheeler Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Colonel John Wheeler Middle School in?
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School is part of Crown Point Community School Corp, based in Crown Point, IN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Colonel John Wheeler Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robert Taft Middle School (1.2 mi), Hal E Clark Middle School (4.4 mi), Pierce Middle School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.