Enrollment
676
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muncie, IN
Burris Laboratory School
Federal NCES profile for Burris Laboratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180003800185
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burris Laboratory School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Burris Laboratory School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burris Laboratory School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Burris Laboratory School · Indiana
NCES ID 180003800185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burris Laboratory School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burris Laboratory School
Burris Laboratory School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Muncie, Indiana, enrolling 676 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.5% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Burris Laboratory School spends $9,006 per pupil, 25% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Muncie's public schools, it stands alongside Muncie Central High School (1,337 students): Burris Laboratory School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 15:1).
Burris Laboratory School operates only this one school, so Burris Laboratory School has no district-mates to compare against locally.
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 Burris Laboratory School compares
Burris Laboratory 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$9,006
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 71.3%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Burris Laboratory School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burris Laboratory School, which includes Burris Laboratory School.
$9,006
Per student
-25%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.6%
State 84.8%
Federal 6.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Muncie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Muncie Central High School
Standard public school
1,337 students 15:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
East Washington Academy
Standard public school
492 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Grissom Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
North View Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~676 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Burris Laboratory School
How many students attend Burris Laboratory School?
Burris Laboratory School has 676 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burris Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burris Laboratory School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Burris Laboratory School?
24.5% of students at Burris Laboratory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burris Laboratory School?
The largest demographic group at Burris Laboratory School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burris Laboratory School?
Burris Laboratory School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Burris Laboratory School rank among schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, Burris Laboratory School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muncie on the city page.
Is Burris Laboratory School a good school?
Burris Laboratory School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Burris Laboratory School?
None reported; Burris Laboratory School operates only Burris Laboratory School as a public school district in NCES's records.
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