Enrollment
524
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, IN
Eastbrook High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastbrook 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 180303000399
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastbrook High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastbrook High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbrook High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Marion, IN.
School address
District: Eastbrook Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180303000399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastbrook High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastbrook High School
Eastbrook High School is a mid-sized high school in Marion, Indiana, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 480 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #161.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 105 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 524 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marion's high schools, it stands alongside Marion High School (1,058 students): Eastbrook High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 20.7:1).
Eastbrook Community Sch Corp also operates Eastbrook Middle School (358 students) and Eastbrook South Elementary (336 students) alongside Eastbrook High 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 High School compares
Eastbrook High 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Eastbrook High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastbrook Community Sch Corp, which includes Eastbrook High School.
$10,883
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 63.6%
Federal 16.8%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook South Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook North Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastbrook High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Marion
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~524 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eastbrook High School
How many students attend Eastbrook High School?
Eastbrook High School has 524 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook High School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastbrook High School?
32.4% of students at Eastbrook High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastbrook High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastbrook High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Marion, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastbrook High School?
Eastbrook High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastbrook High School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbrook High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Marion, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Eastbrook High School a good school?
Eastbrook High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. 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 Eastbrook Community Sch Corp?
Besides Eastbrook High School, Eastbrook Community Sch Corp also operates Eastbrook Middle School (358 students), Eastbrook South Elementary (336 students), and Eastbrook North Elementary (304 students). See the Eastbrook Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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