B−
East Gibson School Corporation
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 7 towns
Serves Columbia, Oakland City, Barton, Center, Francisco, Somerville and Mackey.
Students
682
Schools
4
Spent per student
$14,115
IN $13,688
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
Debt
$1.7M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about East Gibson School Corporation
- School Grade B−: better than 52% of Indiana districts
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- 10 students per teacher
- Debt of $1.7M, about $2,529 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Huron.
PK–2Hatfield Elementary SchoolMitchell Community Schools
3–5Burris Elementary SchoolMitchell Community Schools
6–8Mitchell Jr High SchoolMitchell Community Schools
9–12Mitchell High SchoolMitchell Community Schools
Test scores vs. IN
2020–21Math proficiency40%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts35%
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$14,115 per student · 3% above IN
Spending
Classroom instruction 49%Support & administration 47%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 27%State 58%Federal 15%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
717’20
683’21
666’22
669’23
682’24
Down 4.9% since 2020.
Students
White 94%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 2%Black <1%Asian <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.