Enrollment
1,278
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwood, IN
Center Grove Middle School Central
Federal NCES profile for Center Grove Middle School Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180144000210
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Grove Middle School Central earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Grove Middle School Central has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grove Middle School Central ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Greenwood, IN.
School address
District: Center Grove Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180144000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Grove Middle School Central compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Grove Middle School Central
Center Grove Middle School Central is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Greenwood, Indiana, enrolling 1,278 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 93% of Indiana schools and 32% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.2% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,278 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 639 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Greenwood's middle schools, it stands alongside Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students): Center Grove Middle School Central is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 16.7:1).
Center Grove Community School Corp also operates Center Grove High School (2,956 students) and Center Grove Middle School North (1,080 students) alongside Center Grove Middle School Central.
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 Center Grove Middle School Central compares
Center Grove Middle School Central on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,278
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,355
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 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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 75.8%
Asian 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Center Grove Middle School Central is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Grove Community School Corp, which includes Center Grove Middle School Central.
$10,355
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 59.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 Center Grove Middle School Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Grove Middle School North | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Grove Middle School Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools in Greenwood
3 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 (~1,278 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Center Grove Middle School Central
How many students attend Center Grove Middle School Central?
Center Grove Middle School Central has 1,278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Grove Middle School Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Grove Middle School Central is 21:1, which is 32% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Grove Middle School Central?
17.2% of students at Center Grove Middle School Central are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Grove Middle School Central?
The largest demographic group at Center Grove Middle School Central is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Greenwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Grove Middle School Central?
Center Grove Middle School Central 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 Center Grove Middle School Central rank among middle schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grove Middle School Central ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Greenwood, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greenwood on the city page.
Is Center Grove Middle School Central a good school?
Center Grove Middle School Central earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Center Grove Community School Corp?
Besides Center Grove Middle School Central, Center Grove Community School Corp also operates Center Grove High School (2,956 students), Center Grove Middle School North (1,080 students), and Sugar Grove Elementary School (817 students). See the Center Grove Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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