Crothersville Community Schools

Crothersville, Indiana — 2 schools

441
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,672
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Crothersville Community Schools operates 2 public schools serving 441 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 451 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jackson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,672 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 28.3% local, 56.9% state, and 14.8% 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 $49,450 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #321 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 225.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 25.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.0% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Crothersville Elementary School accounts for 51.0% of all Crothersville Community Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Crothersville Community Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Crothersville Community Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Crothersville Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 226:1 — 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

Crothersville Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 25.5% — 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 Crothersville Community Schools is typically wider than the Crothersville Community Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.8%
Federal
56.9%
State
28.3%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
321 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$802
Studio/mo
$807
1 BR/mo
$1,059
2 BR/mo
$1,328
3 BR/mo
$1,402
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$49,450
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 2 schools in Crothersville Community Schools.

White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

225.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Crothersville Community Schools

School Enrollment
Crothersville Elementary School
230
Crothersville Jr-Sr High School
221

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Crothersville Community Schools?

Crothersville Community Schools has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 441 students.

How much does Crothersville Community Schools spend per student?

Crothersville Community Schools spends $10,672 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #321 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Crothersville Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Crothersville Community Schools is $49,450 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Crothersville Community Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Crothersville Community Schools?

Crothersville Community Schools students are 92.0% White, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Crothersville Community Schools?

Crothersville Community Schools has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #321 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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