At a glance
Reported students
1,243
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana other enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
756
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center: 1,243 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is a public combined / other school serving grades 09–09 in Indianapolis. It is one of 18 current school records connected to MSD Wayne Township. NCES reports 1,243 students for 2024–25.
Among 80 combined / other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Indiana median of 13.1:1 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 (37.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%). English learners represent 37.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.5%
- Hispanic37%
- Black37.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in MSD Wayne Township
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,143 reported students
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,135 reported students
Robey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
847 reported students
Chapel Glen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
843 reported students
North Wayne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
837 reported students
McClelland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
809 reported students
Public schools near Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Academy 1 Other · Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–12 | 56 | 4 mi |
| Impact Academy 2 Other · Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–12 | 64 | 4 mi |
| Impact Academy 3 Other · Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–12 | 50 | 4 mi |
| White Oak Early Learning Center Other · Avon Community School Corp | PK–PK | 210 | 5.7 mi |
| Brownsburg Early Childhood Center Other · Brownsburg Community School Corp | PK–PK | 257 | 6.5 mi |
| Damar Charter Academy Other · Charter · Damar Charter Academy | KG–12 | 180 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
What grades does Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center serve?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center reports grades 09–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in MSD Wayne Township.
How many students attend Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center reported 1,243 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 80 Indiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,286 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 1,243 students and 76.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Wayne Township attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.7% 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 Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center in?
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center is part of MSD Wayne Township, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Impact Academy 1 (4 mi), Impact Academy 2 (4 mi), Impact Academy 3 (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.