- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muncie, IN
East Washington Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Washington Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180732002451
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Washington Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Washington Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Washington Academy ranks #4 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Muncie Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180732002451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
East Washington Academy held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180732002451 · Muncie, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 15.4:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Muncie Central High School (1,337 students)
East Washington Academy held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Washington Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muncie Central
Muncie Central High School
1,337 students
- Northside Midd
Northside Middle School
630 students
- West View Elem
West View Elementary School
538 students
- This school 492
East Washington Academy
492 students
- South View Ele 470
South View Elementary School
470 students
- Southside Midd 469
Southside Middle School
469 students
What this shows East Washington Academy reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Washington Academy compares
East Washington Academy 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, East Washington Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muncie Community Schools reports $15,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Washington Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Washington Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Muncie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Muncie Central High School
Standard public school
1,337 students 15:1 students per teacher
Burris Laboratory School
Standard public school
676 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Grissom Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
North View Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Washington Academy
How many students attend East Washington Academy?
East Washington Academy has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muncie, IN. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Washington Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Washington Academy is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 East Washington Academy?
67.5% of students at East Washington Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Washington Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Washington Academy is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Washington Academy?
East Washington Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 East Washington Academy rank among schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, East Washington Academy ranks #4 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muncie on the city page.
What other schools are in Muncie Community Schools?
Besides East Washington Academy, Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students), Northside Middle School (630 students), and West View Elementary School (538 students). See the Muncie Community Schools district page for the complete list.