- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Leon, IN
East Central High School
Federal NCES profile for East Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181119001802
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,225
- students enrolled
East Central High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181119001802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
East Central High School held near 1,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 68.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 181119001802 · St Leon, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,225 enr · 18.6:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central Middle School (803 students)
East Central High School held near 1,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 68.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Central High School
1,225 students
- East Central M
East Central Middle School
803 students
- North Dearborn
North Dearborn Elementary School
793 students
- Bright Element
Bright Elementary School
534 students
- Sunman Element 327
Sunman Elementary School
327 students
What this shows East Central High School reports 1,225 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central High School compares
East Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,225
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,151
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, East Central High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp reports $13,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Dearborn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bright Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunman Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Central High School
How many students attend East Central High School?
East Central High School has 1,225 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Leon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,290 (2022-23) → 1,246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central High School is 18.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Central High School?
17.8% of students at East Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central High School?
The largest demographic group at East Central High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in St Leon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central High School?
East Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp?
Besides East Central High School, Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp also operates East Central Middle School (803 students), North Dearborn Elementary School (793 students), and Bright Elementary School (534 students). See the Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.