- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Ben Davis University High School
Federal NCES profile for Ben Davis University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181281002410
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Davis University High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #29 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Davis University High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Davis University High School ranks #29 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Ben Davis University High School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 181281002410 · Indianapolis, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 22.1:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Davis High School (3,315 students)
Ben Davis University High School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Ben Davis University High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Davis High
Ben Davis High School
3,315 students
- Ben Davis Nint 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
- This school 375
Ben Davis University High School
375 students
What this shows Ben Davis University High School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Davis University High School compares
Ben Davis University High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.9%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
African American 33.3%
White 20.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Ben Davis University High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 University High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Davis University High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Davis University High School
How many students attend Ben Davis University High School?
Ben Davis University High School has 375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Davis University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Davis University High School is 22.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Davis University High School?
66.2% of students at Ben Davis University High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Davis University High School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Davis University High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Davis University High School?
Ben Davis University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 University High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Davis University High School ranks #29 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 University High School, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.