Paoli Community School Corporation School District

501 Elm St - Ofc Supt
Paoli, IN 47454
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Paoli Community School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,285 students in Paoli Community School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Paoli Community School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,285 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paoli Community School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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)
#177 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
39%
41%
41%
47%
34%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,946 in this school district is less 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 $14,385 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,946
$13,184
Spending / Student
$14,385
$12,815

Best Paoli Community School Corporation School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Throop Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Gr: PK-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Paoli Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905
Gr: 7-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paoli Community School Corporation School District?
Paoli Community School Corporation School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,285 students.
What is the rank of Paoli Community School Corporation School District?
Paoli Community School Corporation School District is ranked #176 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paoli Community School Corporation School District?
94% of Paoli Community School Corporation School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paoli Community School Corporation School District?
Paoli Community School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Paoli Community School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,385 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,285 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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