- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Greencastle Middle School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 180399000689 · Greencastle, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 13.2:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Greencastle High School (497 students)
Greencastle Middle School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Greencastle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greencastle Hi
Greencastle High School
497 students
- Tzouanakis Int
Tzouanakis Intermediate School
419 students
- This school
Greencastle Middle School
383 students
- Deer Meadow Pr
Deer Meadow Primary School
359 students
- Martha J Ridpa 160
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Greencastle Middle School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greencastle Middle School compares
Greencastle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,284
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
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.
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
District finance for Greencastle Community School Corp reports $12,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.