John Glenn School Corporation

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Walkerton, Indiana - 4 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks John Glenn School Corporation #271 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,688 per pupil, John Glenn School Corporation ranks #308 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,012
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$10,688
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

John Glenn School Corporation operates 4 public schools serving 2,012 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in St. Joseph County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,688 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 26.1% local, 63.3% state, and 10.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 37/100, ranked #271 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 393.4:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 19.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.6% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is John Glenn High School, with a diversity index of 22.3/100.

Its largest campus is John Glenn High School, enrolling 629 students (32% of the district's total enrollment).

John Glenn High School accounts for 31.3% of all John Glenn School Corporation student enrollment

That dominant concentration means John Glenn 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

John Glenn School Corporation school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

John Glenn School Corporation school enrollment ranges from 301 students (lowest) to 629 students (highest), a spread of 328 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

John Glenn School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 393:1 — 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

John Glenn School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 19.9% — 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 John Glenn School Corporation is typically wider than the John Glenn 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?

10.6%
Federal
63.3%
State
26.1%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
271 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in John Glenn School Corporation.

White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 19.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across John Glenn School Corporation's schools, below the Indiana average of 39.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 John Glenn High School 22.3
  2. 2 Harold C Urey Middle School 21.4
  3. 3 North Liberty School 19.2
  4. 4 Walkerton Elementary School 14.4

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
393.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in John Glenn School Corporation

School Enrollment
John Glenn High School
629
Walkerton Elementary School
589
North Liberty School
474
Harold C Urey Middle School
301

How John Glenn School Corporation Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Franklin County Community Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Griffith Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
North West Hendricks Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to John Glenn School Corporation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in John Glenn School Corporation?

John Glenn School Corporation has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,012 students.

How much does John Glenn School Corporation spend per student?

John Glenn School Corporation spends $10,688 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #271 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of John Glenn School Corporation?

John Glenn School Corporation students are 89.6% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for John Glenn School Corporation?

John Glenn School Corporation has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #271 out of 373 districts in Indiana.