Enrollment
497
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180315000413
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Greentown · Resource Index
- 55
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern High School
Eastern High School is a mid-sized high school in Greentown, Indiana, enrolling 497 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 497 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 474 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Eastern Howard School Corporation spends $9,626 per pupil, 20% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Eastern Howard School Corporation also operates Eastern Elementary School (727 students) and Eastern Middle School (379 students) alongside Eastern 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 Eastern High School compares
Eastern 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,626
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 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.
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 89.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Howard School Corporation, which includes Eastern High School.
$9,626
Per student
-20%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 63.9%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~497 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (higher 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 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. See all public schools in Greentown on the city page.
Is Eastern High School a good school?
Eastern High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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