Total enrollment
21,055
-6,575 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
60 schools in Indianapolis Public Schools
Indiana · 21,055 students · 1 city
Public K-12 education in Indianapolis Public Schools reaches 21,055 students across 60 schools (35 elementary, 7 middle, and 5 high).
7-year change in Indianapolis Public Schools
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
49
-15 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 21%
% Hispanic
37%
was 28%
% Black
38%
was 46%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
About Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis Public Schools is a moderately sized public-school district in Indiana. The district oversees 60 schools and serves approximately 21,055 students.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Indianapolis Public Schools consists of 35 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high schools, and 13 combined or other.
Average enrollment per school in Indianapolis Public Schools is about 351, noticeably below the Indiana average of roughly 549.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 21,055 students, contracted 24% from the 27,630 reported in SY 2017-18. Indianapolis Public Schools now counts 49 public schools, down from 64 in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 28% to 37%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Indianapolis Public Schools discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.