Enrollment
507
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Brookview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181236001959
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookview Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #48 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookview Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookview Elementary School ranks #48 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Warren Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181236001959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookview Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookview Elementary School
Brookview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 507 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Brookview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 21:1).
Msd Warren Township also operates Warren Central High School (3,391 students) and Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students) alongside Brookview Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brookview Elementary School compares
Brookview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$13,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 8.5%
White 6.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Brookview Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Warren Township, which includes Brookview Elementary School.
$13,727
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 58.9%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brookview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,391
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brookview Elementary School
How many students attend Brookview Elementary School?
Brookview Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookview Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookview Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Brookview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookview Elementary School is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookview Elementary School?
Brookview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookview Elementary School ranks #48 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Brookview Elementary School a good school?
Brookview Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Msd Warren Township?
Besides Brookview Elementary School, Msd Warren Township also operates Warren Central High School (3,391 students), Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students), and Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle (1,079 students). See the Msd Warren Township district page for the complete list.
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