- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Brookside School 54
Federal NCES profile for Brookside School 54, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477000805
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside School 54 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #77 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside School 54 has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside School 54 ranks #77 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Brookside School 54 grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+25.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 180477000805 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 21.5:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Brookside School 54 grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+25.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brookside School 54 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- This school 366
Brookside School 54
366 students
What this shows Brookside School 54 reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside School 54 compares
Brookside School 54 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 59% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
White 10.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Brookside School 54 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside School 54 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside School 54's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside School 54
How many students attend Brookside School 54?
Brookside School 54 has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside School 54?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside School 54 is 21.5:1, which is 35% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookside School 54?
78.5% of students at Brookside School 54 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside School 54?
The largest demographic group at Brookside School 54 is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside School 54?
Brookside School 54 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Brookside School 54 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside School 54 ranks #77 of 90 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 schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Brookside School 54, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.