Top Rankings
Yorktown Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,719 students in Yorktown Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Yorktown Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
2,719 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Yorktown Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
103 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
2,272 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
172 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
187
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
221
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
221
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
244
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,037 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,882 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,037
$13,148
Spending / Student
$10,882
$12,780
Best Yorktown Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yorktown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8810 W Smith St
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2770
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2770
Grades: 3-5
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Yorktown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 S Tiger Dr
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2550
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 793 students
Rank: #33.
Yorktown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8820 W Smith St
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2660
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2660
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pleasant View Elementary School
Magnet School
9101 W River Rd
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2800
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2800
Grades: K-2
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yorktown Community Schools School District?
Yorktown Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,719 students.
What is the rank of Yorktown Community Schools School District?
Yorktown Community Schools School District is ranked #68 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yorktown Community Schools School District?
84% of Yorktown Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yorktown Community Schools School District?
Yorktown Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Yorktown Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,882 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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