- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181281002122
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center earns 44/100 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 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center ranks #10 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 181281002122 · Indianapolis, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,243 enr · 16.6:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Davis High School (3,315 students)
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Davis High
Ben Davis High School
3,315 students
- This school 1,243
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
1,243 students
- Chapel Hill 7t 1,143
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,143 students
- Lynhurst 7th & 1,135
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,135 students
- Robey Elementa 847
Robey Elementary School
847 students
- Chapel Glen El 843
Chapel Glen Elementary School
843 students
What this shows Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center reports 1,243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center compares
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,243 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,243
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Indiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
280
in-school suspensions + 246 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 73 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 20.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Wayne Township reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
3,682 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Central High School
Standard public school
3,438 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
3,391 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
Standard public school
3,315 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Pike High School
Standard public school
3,188 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lawrence North High School
Standard public school
2,799 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
How many students attend Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center has 1,243 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,307 (2022-23) → 1,293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is 16.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
67.7% of students at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center ranks #10 of 32 high 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 high schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Wayne Township?
Besides Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students), and Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,135 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.