Enrollment
1,198
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brownsburg, IN
Brownsburg East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brownsburg East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180102002086
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownsburg East Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Brownsburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownsburg East Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsburg East Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Brownsburg, IN.
School address
District: Brownsburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180102002086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownsburg East Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownsburg East Middle School
Brownsburg East Middle School is a large middle school in Brownsburg, Indiana, enrolling 1,198 students.
At 14.6:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 27.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,198 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 295 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,198 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brownsburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students): Brownsburg East Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 19:1).
Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students) and Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students) alongside Brownsburg East Middle 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 Brownsburg East Middle School compares
Brownsburg East Middle 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,198 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,198
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
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
White 57.1%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Brownsburg East Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brownsburg Community School Corp, which includes Brownsburg East Middle School.
$10,881
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 Brownsburg East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownsburg East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Brownsburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~1,198 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brownsburg East Middle School
How many students attend Brownsburg East Middle School?
Brownsburg East Middle School has 1,198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brownsburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownsburg East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownsburg East Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 Brownsburg East Middle School?
27.8% of students at Brownsburg East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownsburg East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brownsburg East Middle School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Brownsburg, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownsburg East Middle School?
Brownsburg East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Brownsburg East Middle School rank among public schools in Brownsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsburg East Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Brownsburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brownsburg on the city page.
Is Brownsburg East Middle School a good school?
Brownsburg East Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Brownsburg Community School Corp?
Besides Brownsburg East Middle School, Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students), Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students), and Cardinal Elementary School (650 students). See the Brownsburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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