B−
North Knox School Corporation
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 9 towns
Serves Vigo, Bicknell, Washington, Busseron, Widner, Oaktown, Bruceville, Sandborn and Edwardsport.
Students
1,158
Schools
3
Spent per student
$12,522
IN $13,688
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
Debt
$13.0M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about North Knox School Corporation
- School Grade B−: better than 49% of Illinois districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Spends 9% less per student than the IN average
- 15 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.3% since 2020
- Debt of $13.0M, about $11,205 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Iola.
PK–8North Clay Elem/Jr High SchNorth Clay Community Unit School District 25
9–12North Clay Community High SchoolNorth Clay Community Unit School District 25
Test scores vs. IN
2020–21Math proficiency28%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts45%
State average 42.6%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 90.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$12,522 per student · 9% below IN
Spending
Classroom instruction 53%Support & administration 42%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 28%State 58%Federal 13%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,263’20
1,224’21
1,206’22
1,192’23
1,158’24
Down 8.3% since 2020.
Students
White 89%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 3%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.