Enrollment
575
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Eastbrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180891001485
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastbrook Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #75 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastbrook Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbrook Elementary School ranks #75 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Pike Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180891001485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastbrook Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastbrook Elementary School
Eastbrook Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.3% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 575 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 319 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 575 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Eastbrook Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 36.6:1).
Msd Pike Township also operates Pike High School (3,188 students) and Guion Creek Middle School (833 students) alongside Eastbrook Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eastbrook Elementary School compares
Eastbrook Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 52% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Indiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$13,198
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
White 6.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Eastbrook Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Pike Township, which includes Eastbrook Elementary School.
$13,198
Per student
+9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 58.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eastbrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guion Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snacks Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Augusta Public Academy - North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastbrook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,188
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Eastbrook Elementary School?
Eastbrook Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastbrook Elementary School?
75.3% of students at Eastbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastbrook Elementary School is African American at 56.0% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastbrook Elementary School?
Eastbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastbrook Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbrook Elementary School ranks #75 of 90 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 schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Eastbrook Elementary School a good school?
Eastbrook Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Msd Pike Township?
Besides Eastbrook Elementary School, Msd Pike Township also operates Pike High School (3,188 students), Guion Creek Middle School (833 students), and Snacks Crossing Elementary School (793 students). See the Msd Pike Township district page for the complete list.
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