- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Lawrence Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180567001029
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Central High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #15 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Central High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Central High School ranks #15 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Lawrence Central High School held near 2,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+100 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.5 → 126.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+100 students YoY 180567001029 · Indianapolis, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,517 enr · 21.3:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence North High School (2,799 students)
Lawrence Central High School held near 2,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+100 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.5 → 126.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lawrence Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence North
Lawrence North High School
2,799 students
- This school
Lawrence Central High School
2,517 students
- Fall Creek Val
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
1,355 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
1,313 students
- Belzer Middle 1,119
Belzer Middle School
1,119 students
- Forest Glen El 971
Forest Glen Elementary School
971 students
What this shows Lawrence Central High School reports 2,517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence Central High School compares
Lawrence Central High 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,517 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,517
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,332
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 10.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Lawrence Central High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Lawrence Township reports $12,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belzer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
3,682 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Central High School
Standard public school
3,438 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
3,391 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
Standard public school
3,315 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Pike High School
Standard public school
3,188 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lawrence North High School
Standard public school
2,799 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~2,517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Central High School
How many students attend Lawrence Central High School?
Lawrence Central High School has 2,517 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,317 (2022-23) → 2,417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+100).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Central High School is 21.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence Central High School?
69.2% of students at Lawrence Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Central High School is African American at 50.4% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Central High School?
Lawrence Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lawrence Central High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Central High School ranks #15 of 32 high 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 high schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Lawrence Township?
Besides Lawrence Central High School, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students), and Early Learning Center (1,313 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.