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School district · Indiana · LEAID 1804770

Indianapolis Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $77,794, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Indianapolis Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$77,794
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,790
Per-pupil spending
22,115
Students enrolled
97th
Pct. in IN
$77,794

Indianapolis Public Schools (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $77,794, meaningfully above the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 22,115 students.

  • 97th percentile for Indiana
  • 58th percentile nationally
  • 22% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +34.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$77,794

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,790

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

22,115 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

18.4% above Indiana average

Nationally, Indianapolis Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 58% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Indianapolis Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$77,794 Top 42% higher than 58% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Indianapolis Public Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Indianapolis Public Schools

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,790 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Indianapolis Public Schools

Indianapolis Public Schools is a mid-sized school district in Indiana, serving 22,115 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,790. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $77,794, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1804770 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Indianapolis Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 18.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (9.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 97% of them.

Budget figures show Indianapolis Public Schools reporting $592.5M in total expenditure against $585.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 22% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $82.4M, special-education teacher pay is $20.6M.

How does Indianapolis Public Schools compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Indiana average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Indianapolis Public Schools $77,794
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Indianapolis Public Schools pays +20.2% more than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $26,790 vs $15,804

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Indiana districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Indianapolis Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Indianapolis Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$585.3M
Total Revenue
$592.5M
Total Expenditure
$128.8M
Instruction Salaries
22% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$82.4M
Regular Program
$20.6M
Special Education
$2.7M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

Warsaw Community Schools
$58,349
6,731 students
MSD Decatur Township
$67,764
6,681 students
Anderson Community School Corp
$67,328
6,470 students
Valparaiso Community Schools
$57,532
6,356 students
Union School Corporation
$48,095
6,338 students
LaPorte Community School Corp
$68,026
6,323 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Indianapolis Public Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Indianapolis Public Schools's average teacher salary at $77,794, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Indianapolis Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Indianapolis Public Schools pays 18.4% more than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $77,794.

How does Indianapolis Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Indianapolis Public Schools pays 9.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $77,794.

What is the per-pupil spending in Indianapolis Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Indianapolis Public Schools runs approximately $26,790 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Indianapolis Public Schools?

Indianapolis Public Schools has 22,115 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Indianapolis Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 22% of Indianapolis Public Schools's total expenditure of $592.5M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Indianapolis Public Schools's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.