Top Rankings
Indiana Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania 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 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,828 students in Indiana Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Indiana Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), 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
Student By Grade
District Rank
Indiana Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
85%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,354
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,289
$23,119
Best Indiana Area School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 S 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8560
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8560
Gr: 4-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
East Pike Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Pike
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8567
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8567
Gr: PK-3 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Indiana Area Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8562
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8562
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Indiana Area Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8568
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8568
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Ben Franklin Rd
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 465-5637
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 465-5637
Gr: PK-3 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1460 School St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8566
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8566
Gr: 4-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 #123 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania 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 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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