How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Belzer Middle School | Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | 778 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.5% | 56.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Belzer Middle School | Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,366 | $14,366 |
| District | MSD Lawrence Township | MSD Lawrence Township |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Belzer Middle School | Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| African American | 52.4% | 38.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.4% | 28.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 8.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Belzer Middle School | Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 373:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.8% | 25.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 328 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.