Enrollment
676
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180003800185
Burris Laboratory School — Muncie, IN
Federal NCES profile for Burris Laboratory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Burris Laboratory School · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-17% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Burris Laboratory School reports 676 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Indiana average and 53% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 338 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Burris Laboratory School spends $10,207 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.6% from local sources (property taxes), 84.8% from the state, and 6.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burris Laboratory School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,207
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 676 Top 80% in Indiana — larger than 20% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.5% -51% vs state
NCES ID 180003800185
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 338:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burris Laboratory School, which includes Burris Laboratory School.
$10,207
Per student
-30%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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
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West View Elementary School
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538 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
East Washington Academy
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492 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
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470 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Grissom Elementary School
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411 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
North View Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burris Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burris Laboratory School is 13.4:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Muncie, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burris Laboratory School?
Burris Laboratory School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.