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MSD Pike Township

Indiana · Public School District
13
Schools
10,683
Students
$14,885
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
71.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MSD Pike Township is a public school district in Indiana serving 10,683 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,885 is near the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools3 schools
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pike High School09–123,286
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,885Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
29%
State
58.1%
Local (property tax)
29.1%
Federal
12.8%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
10,683
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MSD Pike Township?
MSD Pike Township has 13 public schools, serving a total of 10,683 students.
What is the graduation rate for MSD Pike Township?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MSD Pike Township spend per student?
MSD Pike Township spends $14,885 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MSD Pike Township?
71% of students in MSD Pike Township qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MSD Pike Township?
No, MSD Pike Township does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MSD Pike Township serve?
MSD Pike Township serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MSD Pike Township?
The median opportunity score across schools in MSD Pike Township is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.