Fayette County School Corporation

Connersville, Indiana — 7 schools

3,253
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$13,801
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fayette County School Corporation operates 7 public schools serving 3,253 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 elementary, 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 3,103 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fayette County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,801 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 23.3% local, 58.0% state, and 18.7% 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 $61,216 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #196 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 334.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.1% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Connersville Sr High School accounts for 29.4% of all Fayette County School Corporation student enrollment

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

Fayette County School Corporation school enrollment varies 3.4× across entities

Fayette County School Corporation school enrollment ranges from 266 students (lowest) to 912 students (highest), a spread of 646 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

Fayette County School Corporation has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.2% 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

Fayette County School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 335:1 — 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 Fayette County School Corporation is typically wider than the Fayette County School Corporation-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Fayette County School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 27.1% — 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 Fayette County School Corporation is typically wider than the Fayette 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?

18.7%
Federal
58.0%
State
23.3%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
196 / 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 Fayette County county, where this district is located.

$659
Studio/mo
$754
1 BR/mo
$956
2 BR/mo
$1,184
3 BR/mo
$1,266
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,216
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 7 schools in Fayette County School Corporation.

White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

334.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fayette County School Corporation

School Enrollment
Connersville Sr High School
912
Grandview Elementary School
530
Connersville Middle School
434
Fayette Central Elementary
332
Eastview Elementary School
330
Frazee Elementary School
299
Everton Elementary School
266

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fayette County School Corporation?

Fayette County School Corporation has 7 schools, including 1 high, 3 other, 1 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,253 students.

How much does Fayette County School Corporation spend per student?

Fayette County School Corporation spends $13,801 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #196 in Indiana.

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

The average teacher salary in Fayette County School Corporation is $61,216 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fayette County School Corporation?

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

What is the demographic composition of Fayette County School Corporation?

Fayette County School Corporation students are 93.1% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fayette County School Corporation?

Fayette County School Corporation has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #196 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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