- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Belzer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belzer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180567001023
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belzer Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #15 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Belzer Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belzer Middle School ranks #15 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567001023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Belzer Middle School held near 1,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 180567001023 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,119 enr · 18:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence North High School (2,799 students)
Belzer Middle School held near 1,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Belzer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence North
Lawrence North High School
2,799 students
- Lawrence Centr
Lawrence Central High School
2,517 students
- Fall Creek Val
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
1,355 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
1,313 students
- This school 1,119
Belzer Middle School
1,119 students
- Forest Glen El 971
Forest Glen Elementary School
971 students
What this shows Belzer Middle School reports 1,119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belzer Middle School compares
Belzer 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,119
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$12,332
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
328
in-school suspensions + 262 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
White 6.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Belzer Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Lawrence Township reports $12,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belzer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Glen Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belzer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Franklin Central Junior High
Standard public school
1,797 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Standard public school
1,355 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Middle School
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Meridian Middle School
Standard public school
1,278 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,143 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,135 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belzer Middle School
How many students attend Belzer Middle School?
Belzer Middle School has 1,119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,183 (2022-23) → 1,139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belzer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belzer Middle School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belzer Middle School?
76.5% of students at Belzer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belzer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belzer Middle School is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belzer Middle School?
Belzer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Belzer Middle School rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Belzer Middle School ranks #15 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Lawrence Township?
Besides Belzer Middle School, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students), and Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.