- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Speedway, IN
Speedway Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Speedway Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181092001784
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Speedway Junior High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Speedway · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Speedway Junior High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Speedway Junior High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Speedway, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Speedway · Indiana
NCES ID 181092001784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Speedway Junior High School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 181092001784 · Speedway, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 14.7:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Speedway Senior High School (602 students)
Speedway Junior High School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Speedway Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Speedway Senio
Speedway Senior High School
602 students
- Frank H Wheele
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
311 students
- This school
Speedway Junior High School
264 students
- James a Alliso
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3
249 students
- Arthur C Newby 223
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
223 students
- Carl G Fisher 127
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
127 students
What this shows Speedway Junior High School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Speedway Junior High School compares
Speedway Junior High School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,650
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Speedway Junior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School Town of Speedway reports $14,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Speedway Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Speedway Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Speedway Junior High School
How many students attend Speedway Junior High School?
Speedway Junior High School has 264 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Speedway, IN. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Speedway Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Speedway Junior High School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Speedway Junior High School?
55.8% of students at Speedway Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Speedway Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Speedway Junior High School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Speedway, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Speedway Junior High School?
Speedway Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Speedway Junior High School rank among public schools in Speedway?
By Resource Investment Index, Speedway Junior High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Speedway, 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 Speedway on the city page.
What other schools are in School Town of Speedway?
Besides Speedway Junior High School, School Town of Speedway also operates Speedway Senior High School (602 students), Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students), and James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 (249 students). See the School Town of Speedway district page for the complete list.