Indiana Snapshot
1,935
Public Schools in Indiana
147
Colleges in Indiana
58.1%
Avg Completion Rate
How Indiana compares
Indiana
58.15%
National Average
56.52%
Indiana's avg completion rate is 2.9% higher than the national average.
Indiana Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Indiana — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
11 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Aug 1
Homeschool Regulation
Annual notice only; minimal oversight
School Choice
ESA up to $7,500 per student
Per-Pupil Spending
25% below national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9% above national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Indiana
Indiana requires school attendance from age 7 through age 18 — a total of 11 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is mandatory; children must enter K by 5 by Aug 1.
Homeschool Laws in Indiana
Indiana falls in the low regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Annual notice only; minimal oversight.
- Notice to authorities required: Yes
- Standardized testing required: No
- Specific subjects mandated: No
Annual enrollment report to DOE
School Choice in Indiana
Indiana offers universal school choice — any K-12 student is eligible regardless of income or zoning.
- Education Savings Account (ESA) — up to $7,500 per student
- School voucher program
- Tax credit scholarship program
Choice Scholarship voucher — universal since 2026
School Spending & Class Size in Indiana
Indiana spends $11,413 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 25% below national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 9% above national avg (14.5).
How Indiana compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Indiana?
Mubboo tracks 807 ZIP codes in Indiana via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Indiana's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Indiana's average college completion rate is higher the national average. See the "How Indiana compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
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