How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Salem Community Schools | Southwest School Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salem, Indiana | Sullivan, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 1,745 | 1,743 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Salem Community Schools | Southwest School Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,700 | $12,997 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.2% | 11.5% |
| State Revenue | 57.9% | 57.0% |
| Local Revenue | 20.9% | 31.5% |
Salem Community Schools
Federal State Local
Southwest School Corporation
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Salem Community Schools | Southwest School Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 95.5% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.9% | 42.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Salem Community Schools | Southwest School Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 229.7:1 | 222.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.4% | 12.5% |
School Types
Salem Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Southwest School Corporation
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.