- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Northwest Community Middle School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 180477002528 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 26:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Northwest Community Middle School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northwest Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- This school 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- Edison School 617
Edison School of the Arts 47
617 students
What this shows Northwest Community Middle School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Community Middle School compares
Northwest Community Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~623 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.