Enrollment
463
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brownstown, IN
Brownstown Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Brownstown Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180105000180
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownstown Central High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brownstown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownstown Central High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brownstown, IN.
School address
District: Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180105000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownstown Central High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownstown Central High School
Brownstown Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Brownstown, Indiana, enrolling 463 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 423 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp also operates Brownstown Elementary School (621 students) and Brownstown Central Middle School (307 students) alongside Brownstown Central High 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 Brownstown Central High School compares
Brownstown Central High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$11,399
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 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
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Brownstown Central High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp, which includes Brownstown Central High School.
$11,399
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 63.8%
Federal 4.7%
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 Brownstown Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownstown Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownstown Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~463 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brownstown Central High School
How many students attend Brownstown Central High School?
Brownstown Central High School has 463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brownstown, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Central High School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Brownstown Central High School?
29.5% of students at Brownstown Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownstown Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Brownstown Central High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Brownstown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownstown Central High School?
Brownstown Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brownstown Central High School rank among public schools in Brownstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Central High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brownstown, 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 Brownstown on the city page.
Is Brownstown Central High School a good school?
Brownstown Central High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less 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 Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp?
Besides Brownstown Central High School, Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp also operates Brownstown Elementary School (621 students) and Brownstown Central Middle School (307 students). See the Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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