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Whitko Community School Corporation

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 9 towns

Serves Cleveland, Washington, Richland, South Whitley, Pierceton, Monroe, Jackson, Larwill and Sidney.

Students
1,103
Schools
4
Spent per student
$14,900
IN $13,688
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
47%
Debt
$23.8M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Whitko Community School Corporation

  • School Grade B−: better than 51% of Indiana districts
  • Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 6 pts above the state
  • Spends 9% more per student than the IN average
  • 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 12.9% since 2020
  • Debt of $23.8M, about $21,600 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Henry.

K–5Akron Elementary SchoolTippecanoe Valley School Corporation
6–8Tippecanoe Valley Middle SchoolTippecanoe Valley School Corporation
9–12Tippecanoe Valley High SchoolTippecanoe Valley School Corporation

Test scores vs. IN

2020–21
Math proficiency27%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts39%
State average 42.6%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 90.9%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$14,900 per student · 9% above IN
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 39%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 40%State 54%Federal 6%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,266’20
1,243’21
1,216’22
1,205’23
1,103’24

Down 12.9% since 2020.

Students
White 91%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 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.

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