B−
Cowan Community School Corporation
Public school districtGrades K–12
Serves Monroe.
Students
727
Schools
2
Spent per student
$11,995
IN $13,688
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Debt
$1.6M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Cowan Community School Corporation
- School Grade B−: better than 45% of Indiana districts
- Spends 12% less per student than the IN average
- 14 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.7% since 2020
- Debt of $1.6M, about $2,231 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Harrison.
PK–6Hagerstown Elementary SchoolNettle Creek School Corporation
7–12Hagerstown Jr-Sr High SchoolNettle Creek School Corporation
Test scores vs. IN
2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts40%
State average 42.6%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 90.9% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$11,995 per student · 12% below IN
Spending
Classroom instruction 54%Support & administration 40%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 24%State 67%Federal 9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
805’20
814’21
791’22
786’23
727’24
Down 9.7% since 2020.
Students
White 90%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 4%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
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.