Enrollment
383
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greencastle, IN
Greencastle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Greencastle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180399000689
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greencastle Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Greencastle · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Greencastle Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greencastle Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Greencastle, IN.
School address
District: Greencastle Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180399000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greencastle Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greencastle Middle School
Greencastle Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Greencastle, Indiana, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 525 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #508, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 383 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greencastle's middle schools, it stands alongside South Putnam Middle School (268 students): Greencastle Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Greencastle Community School Corp also operates Greencastle High School (497 students) and Tzouanakis Intermediate School (419 students) alongside Greencastle 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 Greencastle Middle School compares
Greencastle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$11,259
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Greencastle Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greencastle Community School Corp, which includes Greencastle Middle School.
$11,259
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 Greencastle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tzouanakis Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Meadow Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martha J Ridpath Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greencastle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Greencastle
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~383 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greencastle Middle School
How many students attend Greencastle Middle School?
Greencastle Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greencastle, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greencastle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greencastle Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 Greencastle Middle School?
47.3% of students at Greencastle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greencastle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Greencastle Middle School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Greencastle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greencastle Middle School?
Greencastle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greencastle Middle School rank among public schools in Greencastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Greencastle Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Greencastle, 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 Greencastle on the city page.
Is Greencastle Middle School a good school?
Greencastle Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller 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 Greencastle Community School Corp?
Besides Greencastle Middle School, Greencastle Community School Corp also operates Greencastle High School (497 students), Tzouanakis Intermediate School (419 students), and Deer Meadow Primary School (359 students). See the Greencastle Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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