John Glenn School Corporation

Walkerton, Indiana — 4 schools

2,012
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,854
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

John Glenn School Corporation operates 4 public schools serving 2,012 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,993 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Joseph County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,854 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 26.1% local, 63.3% state, and 10.6% 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 $53,238 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #284 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 393.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.

John Glenn High School accounts for 31.6% of all John Glenn School Corporation student enrollment

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

36
Equity Score
284 / 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 St. Joseph County county, where this district is located.

$898
Studio/mo
$1,105
1 BR/mo
$1,292
2 BR/mo
$1,567
3 BR/mo
$1,711
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$53,238
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 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.

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

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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 other, 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 $12,854 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #284 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in John Glenn School Corporation?

The average teacher salary in John Glenn School Corporation is $53,238 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near John Glenn School Corporation?

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

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 36/100, ranking #284 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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