- Enrollment
- 3,188
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
New Augusta Public Academy - North
Federal NCES profile for New Augusta Public Academy - North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180891000513
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Augusta Public Academy - North earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Augusta Public Academy - North has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Augusta Public Academy - North ranks #1 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Pike Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180891000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
New Augusta Public Academy - North shrank from 821 students in 2022-23 to 768 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 180891000513 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 15.3:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike High School (3,188 students)
New Augusta Public Academy - North shrank from 821 students in 2022-23 to 768 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
New Augusta Public Academy - North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike High Scho
Pike High School
3,188 students
- Guion Creek Mi 833
Guion Creek Middle School
833 students
- Snacks Crossin 793
Snacks Crossing Elementary School
793 students
- This school 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 New Augusta Public Academy - North reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Augusta Public Academy - North compares
New Augusta Public Academy - North 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.2%
White 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, New Augusta Public Academy - North is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Pike Township reports $15,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Augusta Public Academy - North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guion Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snacks Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Augusta Public Academy - North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Augusta Public Academy - North
How many students attend New Augusta Public Academy - North?
New Augusta Public Academy - North has 751 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 821 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Augusta Public Academy - North?
The student-teacher ratio at New Augusta Public Academy - North is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 New Augusta Public Academy - North?
58.3% of students at New Augusta Public Academy - North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Augusta Public Academy - North?
The largest demographic group at New Augusta Public Academy - North is African American at 66.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Augusta Public Academy - North?
New Augusta Public Academy - North has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 New Augusta Public Academy - North rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, New Augusta Public Academy - North ranks #1 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 New Augusta Public Academy - North, Msd Pike Township also operates Pike High School (3,188 students), Guion Creek Middle School (833 students), and Snacks Crossing Elementary School (793 students). See the Msd Pike Township district page for the complete list.