- Enrollment
- 3,682
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Eastwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181272002013
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastwood Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastwood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Middle School ranks #5 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Washington Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181272002013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Eastwood Middle School grew from 782 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 181272002013 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 13.4:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central High School (3,682 students)
Eastwood Middle School grew from 782 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eastwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Central
North Central High School
3,682 students
- Northview Midd 1,019
Northview Middle School
1,019 students
- This school 845
Eastwood Middle School
845 students
- Westlane Middl 754
Westlane Middle School
754 students
- Clearwater Ele 750
Clearwater Elementary School
750 students
- Willow Lake El 739
Willow Lake Elementary School
739 students
What this shows Eastwood Middle School reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastwood Middle School compares
Eastwood Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Eastwood Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Washington Township reports $16,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlane Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Franklin Central Junior High
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Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Standard public school
1,355 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Middle School
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Meridian Middle School
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1,278 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,143 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,135 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Middle School
How many students attend Eastwood Middle School?
Eastwood Middle School has 845 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Middle School is 13.4:1, 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 Eastwood Middle School?
48.7% of students at Eastwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastwood Middle School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastwood Middle School?
Eastwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Eastwood Middle School rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Middle School ranks #5 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Washington Township?
Besides Eastwood Middle School, Msd Washington Township also operates North Central High School (3,682 students), Northview Middle School (1,019 students), and Westlane Middle School (754 students). See the Msd Washington Township district page for the complete list.