Enrollment
3,391
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 181236001973
Warren Central High School — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Warren Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 26
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Msd Warren Township · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
185.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warren Central High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Warren Central High School reports 3,391 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 185.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Indiana average and 31% above the national baseline. The school offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 261 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Msd Warren Township spends $18,845 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.1% from local sources (property taxes), 58.9% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Warren Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 37% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 3,391 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 85% in Indiana — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,845
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 261 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 747 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 3,391 Top 99% in Indiana — larger than 1% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 185.0
Students per teacher 18.5:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.7% +37% vs state
NCES ID 181236001973
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
White 13.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 13.0
Students per counselor 261:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 747
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Warren Township, which includes Warren Central High School.
$18,845
Per student
+29%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Warren Central High School
How many students attend Warren Central High School?
Warren Central High School has 3,391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Central High School is 18.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren Central High School?
67.7% of students at Warren Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Warren Central High School is African American at 55.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Central High School?
Warren Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.