Enrollment
358
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastbrook Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastbrook Middle School
Eastbrook Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Marion, Indiana, enrolling 358 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 358 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 464 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #342, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 358 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Marion's middle schools, it stands alongside John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch (455 students): Eastbrook Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 12.6:1).
Eastbrook Community Sch Corp also operates Eastbrook High School (524 students) and Eastbrook South Elementary (336 students) alongside Eastbrook Middle 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 Middle School compares
Eastbrook Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastbrook Community Sch Corp, which includes Eastbrook Middle 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 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
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 middle schools in Marion
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~358 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eastbrook Middle School a good school?
Eastbrook Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 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.
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