Indiana Area School District

501 E Pike Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Indiana Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,828 students in Indiana Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Indiana Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,828 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Indiana Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#153 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Indiana Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Indiana Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
137 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,397 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
85%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
157 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
37
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
195
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
211
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
211
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
235
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,354 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Indiana Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$55 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Indiana Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,354
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Indiana Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,289
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Indiana Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Indiana Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 S 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8560
Grades: 4-5
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Indiana Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8562
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
Rank: #33.
East Pike Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 E Pike
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8567
Grades: PK-3
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Indiana Area Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8568
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 School St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8566
Grades: 4-5
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Ben Franklin Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 465-5637
Grades: PK-3
| 427 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Indiana Area School District?
Indiana Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,828 students.
What is the rank of Indiana Area School District?
Indiana Area School District is ranked #143 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana Area School District?
85% of Indiana Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Indiana Area School District?
Indiana Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Indiana Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,828 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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