How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | Gary Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Evansville, Indiana | Gary, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 21,739 | 4,076 |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 21.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | Gary Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,917 | $22,286 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| State Revenue | 59.0% | 50.2% |
| Local Revenue | 23.7% | 28.4% |
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Federal State Local
Gary Community School Corp
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | Gary Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.2% | 1.4% |
| African American | 17.7% | 88.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 3.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 84.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | Gary Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 93 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 434.8:1 | 342.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 63.7% |
School Types
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Gary Community School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.