Enrollment
1,043
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181236001970
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #27 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle ranks #27 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Warren Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181236001970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 1,043 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.0% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,043 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,043 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 21:1).
Msd Warren Township also operates Warren Central High School (3,391 students) and Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students) alongside Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle.
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 Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle compares
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 52% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,043
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$13,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
White 6.3%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Warren Township, which includes Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle.
$13,727
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 58.9%
Federal 18.0%
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 Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,391
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Amy Beverland Elementary
Standard public school
800 students 19:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~1,043 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
How many students attend Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle?
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle has 1,043 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle?
75.0% of students at Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle?
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle ranks #27 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle a good school?
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Msd Warren Township?
Besides Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle, Msd Warren Township also operates Warren Central High School (3,391 students), Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students), and Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle (1,079 students). See the Msd Warren Township district page for the complete list.
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