Enrollment
1,143
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181281002032
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center ranks #6 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center is a higher-need, large middle school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 1,143 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,143 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 529 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,143 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's middle schools, it stands alongside Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students): Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 21.4:1).
Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students) and Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students) alongside Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center.
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 Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center compares
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,143
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,757
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 362 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
African American 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
White 14.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Wayne Township, which includes Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center.
$13,757
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Franklin Central Junior High
Standard public school
1,797 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Standard public school
1,355 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Middle School
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Meridian Middle School
Standard public school
1,278 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,135 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Belzer Middle School
Standard public school
1,119 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,143 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
How many students attend Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center?
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center has 1,143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center?
64.8% of students at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center?
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center ranks #6 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center a good school?
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Msd Wayne Township?
Besides Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,135 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.
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