- Enrollment
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brownsburg, IN
Brownsburg West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brownsburg West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180102000178
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownsburg West Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Brownsburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownsburg West Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsburg West Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Brownsburg, IN.
School address
District: Brownsburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180102000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+210 students YoY
Brownsburg West Middle School grew from 1,043 students in 2022-23 to 1,253 in 2023-24 (+20.1%).
Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 84.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+210 students YoY 180102000178 · Brownsburg, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,291 enr · 19:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownsburg High School (3,355 students)
Brownsburg West Middle School grew from 1,043 students in 2022-23 to 1,253 in 2023-24 (+20.1%). Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 84.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brownsburg West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownsburg Hig
Brownsburg High School
3,355 students
- This school 1,291
Brownsburg West Middle School
1,291 students
- Brownsburg Eas 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 West Middle School reports 1,291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownsburg West Middle School compares
Brownsburg West Middle 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 32% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,291
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Brownsburg West 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 West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownsburg West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 (~1,291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownsburg West Middle School
How many students attend Brownsburg West Middle School?
Brownsburg West Middle School has 1,291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brownsburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,043 (2022-23) → 1,253 (2023-24), up 210.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownsburg West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownsburg West Middle School is 19:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brownsburg West Middle School?
33.7% of students at Brownsburg West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownsburg West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brownsburg West Middle School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Brownsburg, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownsburg West Middle School?
Brownsburg West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 West Middle School rank among public schools in Brownsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsburg West Middle School ranks #8 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 West Middle School, Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students), Brownsburg East Middle School (1,198 students), and Cardinal Elementary School (650 students). See the Brownsburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.