- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greentown, IN
Eastern High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180315000413
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Greentown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Greentown, IN.
School address
District: Eastern Howard School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180315000413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Eastern High School grew from 467 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 180315000413 · Greentown, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 17.8:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern Elementary School (727 students)
Eastern High School grew from 467 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eastern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary School
727 students
- This school
Eastern High School
497 students
- Eastern Middle
Eastern Middle School
379 students
What this shows Eastern High School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern High School compares
Eastern High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Indiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,726
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Eastern High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Howard School Corporation reports $10,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern High School
How many students attend Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has 497 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greentown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School is 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern High School?
31.7% of students at Eastern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Greentown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern High School?
Eastern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Eastern High School rank among public schools in Greentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Greentown, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Eastern Howard School Corporation?
Besides Eastern High School, Eastern Howard School Corporation also operates Eastern Elementary School (727 students) and Eastern Middle School (379 students). See the Eastern Howard School Corporation district page for the complete list.