Notable Numbers – March 2025

The following trend analysis reflects seven years of school-reported (non-standardized) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) data. By using consistent data from the same INDEX schools, this analysis reduces the need for standardization and provides a clear picture of staffing and enrollment changes at INDEX schools since 2019. 

For a detailed comparison of your school’s data benchmarked against selected peer schools, please refer to the Personnel section of your INDEX Annual Report.

18% Increase in College Placement Staff

  • College Placement FTEs have grown by 18% (.6 FTE) since 2019.
  • The average College Placement FTE is now 4.2.

16% Increase in Marketing & Communications Staff

  • Marketing & Communications FTEs have increased by 16% (.5 FTE) since 2019.
  • The average Marketing & Communications FTE is now 3.4.

11% Increase in Admissions Staff

  • Admissions FTEs have risen by 11% (.5 FTE) since 2019.
  • The average Admissions FTE is now 5.1.

3% Increase in Development Staff

  • Development FTEs have grown by 3% (.2 FTE) since 2019.
  • The average Development FTE is now 7.0.

1% Increase in Business Office Staff

  • Business Office FTEs have increased by 1% (.05 FTE) since 2019.
  • The average Business Office FTE is now 6.2.

4% Increase in Student Enrollment

  • Student enrollment has grown by 4% (40 students) since 2019.
  • The average INDEX School enrollment is now 983 students.