Enrollment
379
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Middle School
Eastern Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Greentown, Indiana, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.2% 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 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Eastern Howard School Corporation also operates Eastern Elementary School (727 students) and Eastern High School (497 students) alongside Eastern 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 Eastern Middle School compares
Eastern 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 88.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Howard School Corporation, which includes Eastern Middle 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 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
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~379 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Greentown on the city page.
Is Eastern Middle School a good school?
Eastern Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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