Kokomo School Corporation

Kokomo, Indiana — 11 schools

5,238
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$15,354
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kokomo School Corporation operates 11 public schools serving 5,238 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,811 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Howard County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,354 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 25.5% local, 52.5% state, and 22.0% 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 $84,682 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 68/100, ranked #57 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 327.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.6% White, 19.0% African American, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Kokomo High School accounts for 29.0% of all Kokomo School Corporation student enrollment

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

Kokomo School Corporation school enrollment varies 7.3× across entities

Kokomo School Corporation school enrollment ranges from 190 students (lowest) to 1,393 students (highest), a spread of 1,203 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

Kokomo School Corporation has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 69.0% 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

Kokomo School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 327:1 — 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 Kokomo School Corporation is typically wider than the Kokomo School Corporation-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Kokomo School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — 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 Kokomo School Corporation is typically wider than the Kokomo 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?

22.0%
Federal
52.5%
State
25.5%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
57 / 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 Howard County county, where this district is located.

$884
Studio/mo
$890
1 BR/mo
$1,123
2 BR/mo
$1,388
3 BR/mo
$1,567
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,682
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 11 schools in Kokomo School Corporation.

White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 19.0%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 17.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 11
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
327.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kokomo School Corporation

School Enrollment
Kokomo High School
1,393
Lafayette Park Elementary School
527
Central Middle School
451
Maple Crest Middle School
435
Wallace Elementary School
360
Boulevard Elementary School
340
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
334
Sycamore Elementary School
305
Bon Air Elementary School
261
Pettit Park School
215
Bon Air Middle School
190

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kokomo School Corporation?

Kokomo School Corporation has 11 schools, including 1 high, 6 other, 3 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,238 students.

How much does Kokomo School Corporation spend per student?

Kokomo School Corporation spends $15,354 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #57 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Kokomo School Corporation?

The average teacher salary in Kokomo School Corporation is $84,682 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Kokomo School Corporation?

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

What is the demographic composition of Kokomo School Corporation?

Kokomo School Corporation students are 53.6% White, 19.0% African American, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kokomo School Corporation?

Kokomo School Corporation has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #57 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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