Public schools in Muncie, IN
20 open public schools with an address in Muncie, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,006
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Muncie public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Muncie, IN: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,006 students, an average of 450 per school. The largest campus is Muncie Central High School (1,337 students), and the largest elementary school is Royerton Elementary School (596).
Muncie Community Schools operates the most schools here (11), and 3 regular districts have at least one Muncie campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Muncie
Muncie Community Schools
Public school district
11 schools in Muncie
Delaware Community School Corp
Public school district
4 schools in Muncie · 6 total
Cowan Community School Corp
Public school district
2 schools in Muncie
Burris Laboratory School
Other local education agency
1 school in Muncie
Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn
Other local education agency
1 school in Muncie
Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry
Independent charter agency
1 school in Muncie
Elementary schools in Muncie
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan Elementary School Cowan Community School Corp | KG–06 | 409 | 14.4:1 | |
| East Washington Academy Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 492 | 14.4:1 | |
| Grissom Elementary School Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 411 | 14:1 | |
| Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry · Charter | PK–08 | 201 | 14.4:1 | |
| Longfellow Elementary School Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 348 | 12.3:1 | |
| North View Elementary School Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 384 | 14.2:1 | |
| Royerton Elementary School Delaware Community School Corp | KG–05 | 596 | 16.7:1 | |
| South View Elementary School Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 470 | 12.6:1 | |
| West View Elementary School Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 538 | 15.3:1 |
Middle schools in Muncie
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Middle School Delaware Community School Corp | 06–08 | 602 | 16.7:1 | |
| Northside Middle School Muncie Community Schools | 06–08 | 630 | 12:1 | |
| Southside Middle School Muncie Community Schools | 06–08 | 469 | 10.7:1 |
High schools in Muncie
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowan High School Cowan Community School Corp | 07–12 | 318 | 13:1 | |
| Delta High School Delaware Community School Corp | 09–12 | 848 | 13.9:1 | |
| Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn · Magnet | 10–12 | 218 | 7.5:1 | |
| Muncie Area Career Center Muncie Community Schools · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Muncie
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burris Laboratory School Burris Laboratory School | KG–12 | 676 | 13.5:1 | |
| Delta Early Learning and Thinking Academy Delaware Community School Corp | PK–PK | 12 | 3.4:1 | |
| Muncie Central High School Muncie Community Schools | PK–12 | 1,337 | 16.2:1 | |
| Youth Opportunity Center Muncie Community Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 47 | 7.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black13.9%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial12.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Muncie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,006 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Muncie
How many public schools are in Muncie, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Muncie: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 9,006 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Muncie?
Schools with an address in Muncie belong to 6 education agencies, led by Muncie Community Schools (11 schools), Delaware Community School Corp (4 schools), Cowan Community School Corp (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Muncie?
Delta High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Muncie, with 848 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Muncie?
Yes. 1 of the 20 public schools in Muncie are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Muncie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Muncie public schools is 13.7:1, lower than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Muncie guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities