- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greentown, IN
Eastern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180315002589
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Greentown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Greentown, IN.
School address
District: Eastern Howard School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180315002589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Eastern Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180315002589 · Greentown, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 17.2:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern Elementary School (727 students)
Eastern Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eastern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary School
727 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
497 students
- This school
Eastern Middle School
379 students
What this shows Eastern Middle School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Middle School compares
Eastern 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Eastern Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Middle School
How many students attend Eastern Middle School?
Eastern Middle School has 379 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greentown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Middle School?
39.8% of students at Eastern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Greentown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Middle School?
Eastern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Eastern Middle School rank among public schools in Greentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Eastern Howard School Corporation also operates Eastern Elementary School (727 students) and Eastern High School (497 students). See the Eastern Howard School Corporation district page for the complete list.