How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James A Garfield School 31 | Northwest Community Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 173 | 623 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.9% | 71.8% |
| 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 | James A Garfield School 31 | Northwest Community Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,790 | $26,790 |
| District | Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James A Garfield School 31 | Northwest Community Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.4% | 6.4% |
| African American | 24.9% | 45.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.1% | 42.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 13.3% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James A Garfield School 31 | Northwest Community Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 173:1 | 623:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 67.1% | 38.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 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.