Top Rankings
C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,061 students in C A Beard Memorial School Corp 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 C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (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
3 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,061 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
C A Beard Memorial School Corp 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
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 $11,998 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 $12,272 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,998
$13,184
Spending / Student
$12,272
$12,815
Best C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knightstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8632 S Sr 109
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2151
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2151
Grades: PK-3
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Knightstown Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Trl
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5455
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5455
Grades: 4-8
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Knightstown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8149 W Us Hwy 40
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5153
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5153
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District?
C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,061 students.
What is the rank of C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District?
C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District is ranked #184 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District?
94% of C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District?
C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,272 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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