- Enrollment
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-169 students YoY
Brownsburg East Middle School shrank from 1,340 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.3 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-169 students YoY 180102002086 · Brownsburg, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,198 enr · 14.6:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownsburg High School (3,355 students)
Brownsburg East Middle School shrank from 1,340 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 82.3 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brownsburg East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownsburg Hig
Brownsburg High School
3,355 students
- Brownsburg Wes 1,291
Brownsburg West Middle School
1,291 students
- This school 1,198
Brownsburg East Middle School
1,198 students
- Cardinal Eleme 650
Cardinal Elementary School
650 students
- Brown Elementa 555
Brown Elementary School
555 students
- Reagan Element 554
Reagan Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Brownsburg East Middle School reports 1,198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownsburg East Middle School compares
Brownsburg East Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Brownsburg Community School Corp reports $12,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,198 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,340 (2022-23) → 1,171 (2023-24), down 169.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.