Brown County School Corporation

Nashville, Indiana — 5 schools

1,653
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$16,632
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brown County School Corporation operates 5 public schools serving 1,653 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,549 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Brown County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,632 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.0% local, 45.1% state, and 15.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $63,455 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 57/100, ranked #135 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 224.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 29.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.8% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Brown County High School accounts for 29.4% of all Brown County School Corporation student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Brown County School Corporation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Brown County School Corporation school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Brown County School Corporation school enrollment ranges from 210 students (lowest) to 455 students (highest), a spread of 245 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Brown County School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 225:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Brown County School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 29.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Brown County School Corporation is typically wider than the Brown County School Corporation-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.8%
Federal
45.1%
State
39.0%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
135 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Brown County county, where this district is located.

$1,118
Studio/mo
$1,267
1 BR/mo
$1,473
2 BR/mo
$1,907
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,455
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Brown County School Corporation.

White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
224.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Brown County School Corporation

School Enrollment
Brown County High School
455
Brown County Middle School
396
Sprunica Elementary School
264
Helmsburg Elementary School
224
Van Buren Elementary School
210

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brown County School Corporation?

Brown County School Corporation has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 other. Total enrollment is 1,653 students.

How much does Brown County School Corporation spend per student?

Brown County School Corporation spends $16,632 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #135 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Brown County School Corporation?

The average teacher salary in Brown County School Corporation is $63,455 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Brown County School Corporation?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Brown County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Brown County School Corporation?

Brown County School Corporation students are 93.8% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Brown County School Corporation?

Brown County School Corporation has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #135 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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