- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181281002039
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center ranks #7 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center shrank from 1,203 students in 2022-23 to 1,134 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 181281002039 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,135 enr · 14.2:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Davis High School (3,315 students)
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center shrank from 1,203 students in 2022-23 to 1,134 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Davis High
Ben Davis High School
3,315 students
- Ben Davis Nint 1,243
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
1,243 students
- Chapel Hill 7t 1,143
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,143 students
- This school 1,135
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,135 students
- Robey Elementa 847
Robey Elementary School
847 students
- Chapel Glen El 843
Chapel Glen Elementary School
843 students
What this shows Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center reports 1,135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center compares
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,135
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
204
in-school suspensions + 285 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
African American 24.9%
White 23.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Wayne Township reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Belzer Middle School
Standard public school
1,119 students 18:1 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 (~1,135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
How many students attend Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center has 1,135 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,203 (2022-23) → 1,134 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?
73.2% of students at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center?
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center ranks #7 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 Wayne Township?
Besides Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.