East Porter County School Corp

Kouts, Indiana — 6 schools

2,408
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$13,533
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

East Porter County School Corp operates 6 public schools serving 2,408 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 3 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,275 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Porter County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,533 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 36.8% local, 56.5% state, and 6.8% 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 $49,283 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #339 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 619.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.4% White, 10.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Washington Twp Middle/High School accounts for 20.0% of all East Porter County School Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means East Porter County School Corp-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

East Porter County School Corp student-counselor ratio is 620:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

East Porter County School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 18.3% — 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 East Porter County School Corp is typically wider than the East Porter County School Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.8%
Federal
56.5%
State
36.8%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
339 / 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 Porter County county, where this district is located.

$959
Studio/mo
$1,082
1 BR/mo
$1,317
2 BR/mo
$1,612
3 BR/mo
$1,744
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$49,283
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 6 schools in East Porter County School Corp.

White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 6
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
619.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in East Porter County School Corp

School Enrollment
Washington Twp Middle/High School
456
Morgan Township Middle/High School
440
Kouts Middle/High School
381
Washington Twp Elementary School
339
Morgan Township Elementary School
336
Kouts Elementary School
323

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Porter County School Corp?

East Porter County School Corp has 6 schools, including 3 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,408 students.

How much does East Porter County School Corp spend per student?

East Porter County School Corp spends $13,533 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #339 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in East Porter County School Corp?

The average teacher salary in East Porter County School Corp is $49,283 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near East Porter County School Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of East Porter County School Corp?

East Porter County School Corp students are 86.4% White, 10.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for East Porter County School Corp?

East Porter County School Corp has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #339 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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