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District Schools On average, urban charters received more funding than all districts statewide. Charter schools received $4,208 per pupil in state funds compared to $3,906 per pupil for districts. Charter schools statewide also received more federal funding, $1,114 per pupil, compared to $701 per pupil for districts.

Indiana Traditional Public Schools Most Indiana children (80.1%) attend traditional public schools, which represent the most well-known school choice. Traditional public schools are operated by school districts, free to attend, open to all students, and funded by taxpayers.

Differences Between Charter Schools and Voucher Schools They are subject to public records laws and their board meetings must adhere to Indiana Open Door Law. Voucher schools are private, usually religious, schools that can accept state-funded vouchers to pay tuition.

District Schools On average, urban charters received more funding than all districts statewide. Charter schools received $4,208 per pupil in state funds compared to $3,906 per pupil for districts. Charter schools statewide also received more federal funding, $1,114 per pupil, compared to $701 per pupil for districts.

Charter schools, like traditional district schools, were established by the Indiana legislature to deliver a public education to Indiana students in grades K-12. Charter schools receive basic tuition support from the state but do not have the authority to levy local taxes. In Indiana, funding follows the student.

The Indiana Charter School Board's application process includes a Letter of Intent, a Full Application, an interview, and a public hearing prior to a final decision by the Board.

Differences Between Charter Schools and Voucher Schools They are subject to public records laws and their board meetings must adhere to Indiana Open Door Law. Voucher schools are private, usually religious, schools that can accept state-funded vouchers to pay tuition.

Any child eligible to attend a district public school is eligible to attend a charter school. Charter schools are public schools and are tuition free.