Indianapolis Public Schools School District

District Spending

The Indianapolis Public Schools School District spends $13,716 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 55% on instruction, 42% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Indianapolis Public Schools School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IN state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Indianapolis Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Indianapolis Public Schools School District, 22% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Indianapolis Public Schools School District serves 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.