At a glance
Reported students
455
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School: 455 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Indianapolis. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Indianapolis Public Schools. NCES reports 455 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, below the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (35.2%) and White (30.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.8%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black35.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Indianapolis Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
H. L. Harshman Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
509 reported students
H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School
Middle · Grades 06–08
538 reported students
Arlington Middle School - a STEM School
Middle · Grades 06–08
365 reported students
Northwest Middle School - an IB World School
Middle · Grades 06–08
623 reported students
Broad Ripple Middle School - an IB World School
Middle · Grades 06–08
623 reported students
Clarence Farrington School 61 - an Exploratory School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
451 reported students
Public schools near Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington Community Middle School Middle · Charter · Irvington Community Middle School | 06–08 | 238 | 1.3 mi |
| Paramount Englewood Middle · Charter · Paramount Englewood | 05–08 | 270 | 1.4 mi |
| H. L. Harshman Middle School Middle · Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 509 | 2.6 mi |
| H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School Middle · Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 538 | 2.8 mi |
| Beech Grove Middle School Middle · Beech Grove City Schools | 07–08 | 440 | 3 mi |
| KIPP Indy College Prep Middle Middle · Charter · KIPP Indy College Prep Middle | 06–08 | 372 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School
What grades does Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School serve?
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Indianapolis Public Schools.
How many students attend Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School?
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School reported 455 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 455 students and 42.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indianapolis Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School in?
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Irvington Community Middle School (1.3 mi), Paramount Englewood (1.4 mi), H. L. Harshman Middle School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.