Enrollment
623
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Northwest Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180477002528
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Community Middle School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #22 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Community Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Community Middle School ranks #22 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Community Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Community Middle School
Northwest Community Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 623 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 98% of Indiana schools and 64% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 623 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 322 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 623 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $19,511 per pupil, 62% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's middle schools, it stands alongside Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students): Northwest Community Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 21.4:1).
Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students) and Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students) alongside Northwest Community Middle 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 Northwest Community Middle School compares
Northwest Community Middle 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 64% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$19,511
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
African American 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
White 6.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Northwest Community Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Northwest Community Middle School.
$19,511
Per student
+62%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.3%
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 Northwest Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison School of the Arts 47 | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Similar middle 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 (~623 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Community Middle School
How many students attend Northwest Community Middle School?
Northwest Community Middle School has 623 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Community Middle School is 26:1, which is 64% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Community Middle School?
71.8% of students at Northwest Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Community Middle School is African American at 45.4% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Community Middle School?
Northwest Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwest Community Middle School rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Community Middle School ranks #22 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.
Is Northwest Community Middle School a good school?
Northwest Community Middle School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Northwest Community Middle School, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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