- Enrollment
- 3,188
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Guion Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Guion Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180891001487
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guion Creek Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #17 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Guion Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guion Creek Middle School ranks #17 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Pike Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180891001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Guion Creek Middle School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180891001487 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 15.7:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike High School (3,188 students)
Guion Creek Middle School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Guion Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike High Scho
Pike High School
3,188 students
- This school 833
Guion Creek Middle School
833 students
- Snacks Crossin 793
Snacks Crossing Elementary School
793 students
- New Augusta Pu 751
New Augusta Public Academy - North
751 students
- Lincoln Middle 736
Lincoln Middle School
736 students
- Central Elemen 634
Central Elementary School
634 students
What this shows Guion Creek Middle School reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guion Creek Middle School compares
Guion Creek 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 53% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Indiana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$15,174
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Two or More 4.7%
White 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Guion Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Msd Pike Township reports $15,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guion Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snacks Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Augusta Public Academy - North | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guion Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Franklin Central Junior High
Standard public school
1,797 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
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
Standard public school
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 (~833 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Guion Creek Middle School
How many students attend Guion Creek Middle School?
Guion Creek Middle School has 833 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guion Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guion Creek Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 0% higher 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 Guion Creek Middle School?
75.8% of students at Guion Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guion Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Guion Creek Middle School is African American at 55.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guion Creek Middle School?
Guion Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Guion Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Guion Creek Middle School ranks #17 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 Pike Township?
Besides Guion Creek Middle School, Msd Pike Township also operates Pike High School (3,188 students), Snacks Crossing Elementary School (793 students), and New Augusta Public Academy - North (751 students). See the Msd Pike Township district page for the complete list.