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 Williamsburg.
PK–5Northeastern Elementary SchoolNortheastern Wayne Schools
6–8Northeastern Middle SchoolNortheastern Wayne Schools
9–12Northeastern High SchoolNortheastern Wayne Schools
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.