North West Hendricks Schools

104 N Church St
Lizton, IN 46149
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

North West Hendricks Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,959 students in North West Hendricks Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in North West Hendricks Schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
1,959 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North West Hendricks Schools, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#12 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
63%
39%
65%
41%
50%
34%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,191 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,520 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,191
$13,184
Spending / Student
$14,520
$12,815

Best North West Hendricks Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsboro Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
206 N Meridian St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7027 N Sr 75
North Salem, IN 46165
(317) 994-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Tri-west Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 W Us Hwy 136
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Tri-west Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7883 N Sr 39
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
540 Osborne St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
Gr: PK-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North West Hendricks Schools?
North West Hendricks Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,959 students.
What is the rank of North West Hendricks Schools?
North West Hendricks Schools is ranked #12 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North West Hendricks Schools?
88% of North West Hendricks Schools students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North West Hendricks Schools?
North West Hendricks Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is North West Hendricks Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,520 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,959 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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