Enrollment
1,291
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownsburg West Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownsburg West Middle School
Brownsburg West Middle School is a large middle school in Brownsburg, Indiana, enrolling 1,291 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 87% of Indiana schools and 19% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,291 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 317 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,291 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brownsburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Brownsburg East Middle School (1,198 students): Brownsburg West Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 14.6:1).
Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students) and Brownsburg East Middle School (1,198 students) alongside Brownsburg West 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 West Middle School compares
Brownsburg West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brownsburg Community School Corp, which includes Brownsburg West 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 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
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~1,291 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brownsburg West Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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