Enrollment
863
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brazil, IN
Northview High School
Federal NCES profile for Northview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180084000154
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Brazil · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northview High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Brazil, IN.
School address
District: Clay Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180084000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northview High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northview High School
Northview High School is a large high school in Brazil, Indiana, enrolling 863 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Northview High School is leaner than roughly 86% of Indiana schools and 23% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 863 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay Community Schools also operates North Clay Middle School (734 students) and Clay City Elementary School (385 students) alongside Northview High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northview High School compares
Northview High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Northview High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay Community Schools, which includes Northview High School.
$11,999
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.5%
Federal 14.5%
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.
How Northview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Clay Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staunton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay City Jr-Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~863 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northview High School
How many students attend Northview High School?
Northview High School has 863 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brazil, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview High School is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% 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 Northview High School?
42.0% of students at Northview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview High School?
The largest demographic group at Northview High School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Brazil, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview High School?
Northview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northview High School rank among public schools in Brazil?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Brazil, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brazil on the city page.
Is Northview High School a good school?
Northview High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clay Community Schools?
Besides Northview High School, Clay Community Schools also operates North Clay Middle School (734 students), Clay City Elementary School (385 students), and Staunton Elementary School (373 students). See the Clay Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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