Indiana Schools
There are 1,935 public schools in Indiana distributed in 439 school districts. A total of 1,025,691 students attend Indiana schools and 60,979 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 1,056 elementary, 332 middle, 409 high schools, and 138 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 618 private schools are serving students in Indiana.
| Number of District | 439 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,935 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 1,056 schools / 473,297 students |
| Middle | 332 schools / 195,621 students |
| High | 409 schools / 264,353 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 138 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,739 schools |
| Charter | 114 schools |
| Magnet | 63 schools |
| Special Education | 4 schools |
| Alternative | 15 schools |
Indiana Department of Education
Indiana School Districts
In Indiana, 439 school districts are serving their students in 1,935 schools. Fort Wayne Community Schools is the largest district with 49 schools and 29,440 students.
1200 S Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN
120 E Walnut St, Indianapolis, IN
951 Walnut St, Evansville, IN
13485 Cumberland Rd, Fishers, IN
215 Dr Martin Luther King Jr B, South Bend, IN
Student Population
A total of 1,032,146 students are attending Indiana schools. By gender, there are 529,705 (51.3%) male and 502,441 (51.3%) female students in IN schools.
By race/ethnicity, 697,599 White (67.6%), 121,711 Black (11.8%), and 25,157 Asian (2.4%) students are attending Indiana schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 84 percent of students in fourth grade and 73 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 67 percent of students in fourth grade and 75 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 84% | 47% | 73% | 37% |
| Reading | 67% | 37% | 75% | 37% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Indiana schools, total 56,005 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 1,626 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 58,436 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 56,005 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 12,860 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 15,770 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 42,650 | |
| International BS program | 1,626 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 58,436 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 60,542 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Indiana and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 98.5% of teachers are certified. 89.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 60,542 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 59,646 | 98.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 901 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3,607 | 6.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3,062 | 5.1% |
| School counselors | 2,107 | Students per counselor: 487 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 798 | - |
| Security guards | 226 | - |
| Nurses | 1,718 | - |
| Psychologists | 522 | - |
| Social workers | 702 | - |
Public Schools in Indiana
In Indiana, 1,935 public schools are serving 1,025,691 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Indiana
618 private schools are serving students in Indiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.