Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

1,061 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School, located in Crown Point, Indiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Crown Point Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core subjects alongside various elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school provides a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of belonging. With a commitment to maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the broader Crown Point community, the school strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

1,061

Total Students

57.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	784
Hispanic	167
Black	28
Asian	24
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
784 (73.9%)
Hispanic
167 (15.7%)
Two or More
57 (5.4%)
Black
28 (2.6%)
Asian
24 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crown Point Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)663-2173
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 332

Grade 7 372

Grade 8 357