- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Speedway, IN
Speedway Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Speedway Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181092001785
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Speedway Senior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Speedway · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Speedway Senior High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Speedway Senior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Speedway, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Speedway · Indiana
NCES ID 181092001785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Speedway Senior High School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 181092001785 · Speedway, IN High · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 18.8:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students)
Speedway Senior High School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Speedway Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Speedway Senior High School
602 students
- Frank H Wheele
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
311 students
- Speedway Junio
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 Senior High School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Speedway Senior High School compares
Speedway Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 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. Includes 46 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Speedway Senior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Speedway Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Speedway Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 high 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 (~602 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Speedway Senior High School
How many students attend Speedway Senior High School?
Speedway Senior High School has 602 students enrolled. It is a high school in Speedway, IN. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Speedway Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Speedway Senior High School is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Speedway Senior High School?
42.8% of students at Speedway Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Speedway Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Speedway Senior High School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Speedway, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Speedway Senior High School?
Speedway Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Speedway?
By Resource Investment Index, Speedway Senior High School ranks #6 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 Senior High School, School Town of Speedway also operates Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students), Speedway Junior High School (264 students), and James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 (249 students). See the School Town of Speedway district page for the complete list.