Enrollment
525
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Thomas D Gregg School 15
Federal NCES profile for Thomas D Gregg School 15, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477000896
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas D Gregg School 15 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #55 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 58.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas D Gregg School 15 has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas D Gregg School 15 ranks #55 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
58.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+267% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas D Gregg School 15 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas D Gregg School 15
Thomas D Gregg School 15 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run heavy: 58.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 267% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 83.4% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 525 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $19,511 per pupil, 62% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 525 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Thomas D Gregg School 15 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (58.3:1 vs 36.6:1).
Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students) and Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students) alongside Thomas D Gregg School 15.
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 Thomas D Gregg School 15 compares
Thomas D Gregg School 15 on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 58.3:1 | ▲ 267% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 68% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
58.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
58.3:1
students per teacher
- 267% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 9.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Thomas D Gregg School 15 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 Thomas D Gregg School 15.
$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 Thomas D Gregg School 15 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas D Gregg School 15'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
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~525 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas D Gregg School 15
How many students attend Thomas D Gregg School 15?
Thomas D Gregg School 15 has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas D Gregg School 15?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas D Gregg School 15 is 58.3:1, which is 267% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 271% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas D Gregg School 15?
83.4% of students at Thomas D Gregg School 15 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas D Gregg School 15?
The largest demographic group at Thomas D Gregg School 15 is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas D Gregg School 15?
Thomas D Gregg School 15 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas D Gregg School 15 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas D Gregg School 15 ranks #55 of 90 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 schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Thomas D Gregg School 15 a good school?
Thomas D Gregg School 15 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Thomas D Gregg School 15, 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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