- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, IN
Eastbrook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastbrook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180303002273
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastbrook Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastbrook Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbrook Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Marion, IN.
School address
District: Eastbrook Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180303002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Eastbrook Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 180303002273 · Marion, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 13.3:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastbrook High School (524 students)
Eastbrook Middle School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eastbrook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastbrook High
Eastbrook High School
524 students
- This school
Eastbrook Middle School
358 students
- Eastbrook Sout
Eastbrook South Elementary
336 students
- Eastbrook Nort
Eastbrook North Elementary
304 students
- Early Childhoo 57
Early Childhood Center
57 students
What this shows Eastbrook Middle School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastbrook Middle School compares
Eastbrook Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$11,196
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Eastbrook Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastbrook Community Sch Corp reports $11,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastbrook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook South Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook North Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastbrook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 middle schools in Marion
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastbrook Middle School
How many students attend Eastbrook Middle School?
Eastbrook Middle School has 358 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, IN. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Eastbrook Middle School?
40.1% of students at Eastbrook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastbrook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastbrook Middle School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Marion, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastbrook Middle School?
Eastbrook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Eastbrook Middle School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastbrook Middle School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Eastbrook Community Sch Corp?
Besides Eastbrook Middle School, Eastbrook Community Sch Corp also operates Eastbrook High School (524 students), Eastbrook South Elementary (336 students), and Eastbrook North Elementary (304 students). See the Eastbrook Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.