Enrollment
1,080
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenwood, IN
Center Grove Middle School North
Federal NCES profile for Center Grove Middle School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180144001912
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Grove Middle School North earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Grove Middle School North has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grove Middle School North ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Greenwood, IN.
School address
District: Center Grove Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180144001912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Grove Middle School North compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Grove Middle School North
Center Grove Middle School North is a large middle school in Greenwood, Indiana, enrolling 1,080 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,080 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 177 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenwood's middle schools, it stands alongside Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students): Center Grove Middle School North is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 16.7:1).
Center Grove Community School Corp also operates Center Grove High School (2,956 students) and Center Grove Middle School Central (1,278 students) alongside Center Grove Middle School North.
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 North compares
Center Grove Middle School North on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,080
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 75.6%
Asian 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Center Grove Middle School North is more mixed than 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 North.
$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 North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Grove Middle School Central | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Grove Middle School North'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
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~1,080 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Center Grove Middle School North
How many students attend Center Grove Middle School North?
Center Grove Middle School North has 1,080 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Grove Middle School North?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Grove Middle School North is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Grove Middle School North?
30.9% of students at Center Grove Middle School North 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 North?
The largest demographic group at Center Grove Middle School North is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Greenwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Grove Middle School North?
Center Grove Middle School North has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 North rank among middle schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grove Middle School North ranks #1 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 North a good school?
Center Grove Middle School North earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Center Grove Community School Corp?
Besides Center Grove Middle School North, Center Grove Community School Corp also operates Center Grove High School (2,956 students), Center Grove Middle School Central (1,278 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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