MSD Washington Township

Indianapolis, Indiana — 13 schools

10,512
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$19,331
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MSD Washington Township operates 13 public schools serving 10,512 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,304 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marion County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,331 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.4% local, 47.7% state, and 12.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,068 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 64/100, ranked #80 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (29 AP courses district-wide), a 345.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 41.3% African American, 26.0% White, 23.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

North Central High School accounts for 32.6% of all MSD Washington Township student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MSD Washington Township-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MSD Washington Township school enrollment varies 25× across entities

MSD Washington Township school enrollment ranges from 146 students (lowest) to 3,682 students (highest), a spread of 3,536 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MSD Washington Township has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

MSD Washington Township student-counselor ratio is 345:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within MSD Washington Township is typically wider than the MSD Washington Township-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MSD Washington Township chronic absenteeism rate is 22.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within MSD Washington Township is typically wider than the MSD Washington Township-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.9%
Federal
47.7%
State
39.4%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
80 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Marion County county, where this district is located.

$1,118
Studio/mo
$1,267
1 BR/mo
$1,473
2 BR/mo
$1,907
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,068
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in MSD Washington Township.

White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 41.3%
Asian 3.4%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 13
Schools with AP
29 AP courses total
345.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MSD Washington Township

School Enrollment
North Central High School
3,682
Northview Middle School
1,019
Eastwood Middle School
845
Westlane Middle School
754
Clearwater Elementary School
750
Willow Lake Elementary School
739
Allisonville Elementary School
724
Fox Hill Elementary School
603
Nora Elementary School
544
Spring Mill Elementary School
529
Greenbriar Elementary School
509
Crooked Creek Elementary School
460
Hilltop School
146

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MSD Washington Township?

MSD Washington Township has 13 schools, including 1 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 10,512 students.

How much does MSD Washington Township spend per student?

MSD Washington Township spends $19,331 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #80 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in MSD Washington Township?

The average teacher salary in MSD Washington Township is $75,068 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MSD Washington Township?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marion County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MSD Washington Township?

MSD Washington Township students are 41.3% African American, 26.0% White, 23.0% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MSD Washington Township?

MSD Washington Township has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #80 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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