At a glance
Reported students
628
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
445
Indiana Area JHS: 628 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 657
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Indiana Area JHS
Indiana Area JHS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Indiana. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Indiana Area SD. NCES reports 628 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.6%) and multiracial (7%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Indiana Area JHS
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.6%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black5.1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Indiana Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Pike El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–03
445 reported students
Ben Franklin El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–03
414 reported students
Indiana Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
913 reported students
Eisenhower El Sch
Elementary · Grades 04–05
213 reported students
Public schools near Indiana Area JHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Area SHS High · Indiana Area SD | 09–12 | 913 | 0.4 mi |
| Eisenhower El Sch Elementary · Indiana Area SD | 04–05 | 213 | 1.3 mi |
| East Pike El Sch Elementary · Indiana Area SD | PK–03 | 445 | 1.3 mi |
| Indiana County Technology Center High · Indiana County Technology Center | 09–12 | 14 | 1.9 mi |
| Ben Franklin El Sch Elementary · Indiana Area SD | PK–03 | 414 | 2.4 mi |
| Rayne El Sch Elementary · Marion Center Area SD | PK–02 | 266 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Area JHS
What grades does Indiana Area JHS serve?
Indiana Area JHS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Indiana Area SD.
How many students attend Indiana Area JHS?
Indiana Area JHS reported 628 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 657 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Indiana Area JHS?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 628 students and 43.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Indiana Area JHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Indiana Area JHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indiana Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Indiana Area JHS in?
Indiana Area JHS is part of Indiana Area SD, based in Indiana, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Indiana Area JHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Indiana Area SHS (0.4 mi), Eisenhower El Sch (1.3 mi), East Pike El Sch (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.