Enrollment
2,799
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 180567001031
Lawrence North High School — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 21
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
145.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence North High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lawrence North High School reports 2,799 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 145.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the Indiana average and 14% above the national baseline. The school offers 26 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 350 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Msd Lawrence Township spends $14,366 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.3% from local sources (property taxes), 56.7% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lawrence North High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 19% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,799 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,366
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 350 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,799 Top 99% in Indiana — larger than 1% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 145.0
Students per teacher 19.7:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.1% +19% vs state
NCES ID 180567001031
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
White 19.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 350:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 53
Out-of-school suspensions 152
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Lawrence Township, which includes Lawrence North High School.
$14,366
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 14.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence North High School
How many students attend Lawrence North High School?
Lawrence North High School has 2,799 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence North High School is 19.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence North High School?
59.1% of students at Lawrence North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence North High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence North High School is African American at 42.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence North High School?
Lawrence North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.