- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Decatur Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Decatur Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180264000313
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decatur Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #11 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Decatur Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur Middle School ranks #11 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Decatur Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180264000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Decatur Middle School shrank from 1,060 students in 2022-23 to 985 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 180264000313 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,000 enr · 15.6:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur Central High School (1,974 students)
Decatur Middle School shrank from 1,060 students in 2022-23 to 985 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Decatur Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur Centra
Decatur Central High School
1,974 students
- This school
Decatur Middle School
1,000 students
- Blue Academy 687
Blue Academy
687 students
- Lynwood Elemen 583
Lynwood Elementary
583 students
- West Newton El 559
West Newton Elementary School
559 students
- Valley Mills E 554
Valley Mills Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Decatur Middle School reports 1,000 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decatur Middle School compares
Decatur Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,000
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$12,193
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 293 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
African American 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Decatur Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Decatur Township reports $12,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decatur Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Newton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decatur Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,143 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,135 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,000 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Decatur Middle School
How many students attend Decatur Middle School?
Decatur Middle School has 1,000 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,060 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Decatur Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Decatur Middle School?
69.4% of students at Decatur Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decatur Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Decatur Middle School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decatur Middle School?
Decatur Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Decatur Middle School rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur Middle School ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in Msd Decatur Township?
Besides Decatur Middle School, Msd Decatur Township also operates Decatur Central High School (1,974 students), Blue Academy (687 students), and Lynwood Elementary (583 students). See the Msd Decatur Township district page for the complete list.