How do these districts compare?
| Metric | MSD Decatur Township | Valparaiso Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana | Valparaiso, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 6,709 | 6,382 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | MSD Decatur Township | Valparaiso Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,193 | $11,533 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.5% | 6.7% |
| State Revenue | 57.1% | 55.6% |
| Local Revenue | 30.4% | 37.7% |
MSD Decatur Township
Federal State Local
Valparaiso Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | MSD Decatur Township | Valparaiso Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.8% | 69.9% |
| African American | 30.0% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 18.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.3% | 27.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | MSD Decatur Township | Valparaiso Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 27 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 363:1 | 328.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.9% | 11.6% |
School Types
MSD Decatur Township
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Valparaiso Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.