Eminence Community School Corp

Eminence, Indiana — 2 schools

306
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,154
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Eminence Community School Corp operates 2 public schools serving 306 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 259 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Morgan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,154 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 44.4% local, 52.2% state, and 3.4% 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 $64,764 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 64/100, ranked #84 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 259:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.7% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Eminence Jr-Sr High School accounts for 57.1% of all Eminence Community School Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Eminence Community 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

Eminence Community School Corp student-counselor ratio is 259:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Eminence Community School Corp is typically wider than the Eminence Community School Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Eminence Community School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 39.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.4%
Federal
52.2%
State
44.4%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
84 / 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 Morgan 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

$64,764
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 Eminence Community School Corp.

White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

259:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
39.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Eminence Community School Corp

School Enrollment
Eminence Jr-Sr High School
148
Eminence Elementary School
111

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Eminence Community School Corp?

Eminence Community School Corp has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 306 students.

How much does Eminence Community School Corp spend per student?

Eminence Community School Corp spends $16,154 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #84 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Eminence Community School Corp?

The average teacher salary in Eminence Community School Corp is $64,764 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Eminence Community School Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of Eminence Community School Corp?

Eminence Community School Corp students are 94.7% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Eminence Community School Corp?

Eminence Community School Corp has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #84 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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