- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Center Grove Middle School Central held near 1,264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 180144000210 · Greenwood, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,278 enr · 21:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Grove High School (2,956 students)
Center Grove Middle School Central held near 1,264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Center Grove Middle School Central in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Grove H
Center Grove High School
2,956 students
- This school
Center Grove Middle School Central
1,278 students
- Center Grove M 1,080
Center Grove Middle School North
1,080 students
- Sugar Grove El 817
Sugar Grove Elementary School
817 students
- Maple Grove El 755
Maple Grove Elementary School
755 students
- Pleasant Grove 739
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
739 students
What this shows Center Grove Middle School Central reports 1,278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Grove Middle School Central compares
Center Grove Middle School Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,112
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 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.
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
District finance for Center Grove Community School Corp reports $11,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,278 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,213 (2022-23) → 1,264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.