Enrollment
1,331
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zionsville, IN
Zionsville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Zionsville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180283000342
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zionsville Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Zionsville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Zionsville Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zionsville Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Zionsville, IN.
School address
District: Zionsville Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180283000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zionsville Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zionsville Middle School
Zionsville Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Zionsville, Indiana, enrolling 1,331 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.6% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,331 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Zionsville Community Schools also operates Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students) and Zionsville West Middle School (1,139 students) alongside Zionsville Middle School.
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 Zionsville Middle School compares
Zionsville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 91% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,331
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Indiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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
White 83.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Zionsville Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zionsville Community Schools, which includes Zionsville Middle School.
$9,999
Per student
-17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 49.2%
Federal 3.8%
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 Zionsville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zionsville Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zionsville West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trailside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boone Meadow | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zionsville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,331 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Zionsville Middle School
How many students attend Zionsville Middle School?
Zionsville Middle School has 1,331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zionsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zionsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zionsville Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zionsville Middle School?
4.6% of students at Zionsville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zionsville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zionsville Middle School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Zionsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zionsville Middle School?
Zionsville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Zionsville Middle School rank among public schools in Zionsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Zionsville Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Zionsville, 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 Zionsville on the city page.
Is Zionsville Middle School a good school?
Zionsville Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Zionsville Community Schools?
Besides Zionsville Middle School, Zionsville Community Schools also operates Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students), Zionsville West Middle School (1,139 students), and Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch (797 students). See the Zionsville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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