- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180105000180
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Brownstown Central High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180105000180 · Brownstown, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14.5:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownstown Elementary School (621 students)
Brownstown Central High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brownstown Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownstown Ele
Brownstown Elementary School
621 students
- This school
Brownstown Central High School
463 students
- Brownstown Cen
Brownstown Central Middle School
307 students
What this shows Brownstown Central High School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownstown Central High School compares
Brownstown Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,700
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
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.
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
District finance for Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp reports $12,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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 (~463 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 54/100 (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 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.
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.