Medora Community School Corp

Medora, Indiana — 2 schools

210
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,112
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Medora Community School Corp operates 2 public schools serving 210 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 185 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jackson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,112 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 26.6% local, 50.3% state, and 23.1% 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 $84,503 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 84/100, ranked #12 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 185:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 23.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.9% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Medora Jr & Sr High School accounts for 51.4% of all Medora Community School Corp student enrollment

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

Medora Community School Corp has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 74.8% 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

Medora Community School Corp student-counselor ratio is 185:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Medora Community School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 23.7% — 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 Medora Community School Corp is typically wider than the Medora Community School Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

23.1%
Federal
50.3%
State
26.6%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
12 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Jackson County county, where this district is located.

$802
Studio/mo
$807
1 BR/mo
$1,059
2 BR/mo
$1,328
3 BR/mo
$1,402
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,503
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 Medora Community School Corp.

White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Multiracial 4.3%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

185:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Medora Community School Corp

School Enrollment
Medora Jr & Sr High School
95
Medora Stem Academy
90

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Medora Community School Corp?

Medora Community School Corp has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 210 students.

How much does Medora Community School Corp spend per student?

Medora Community School Corp spends $20,112 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #12 in Indiana.

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

The average teacher salary in Medora Community School Corp is $84,503 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Medora Community School Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of Medora Community School Corp?

Medora Community School Corp students are 91.9% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Medora Community School Corp?

Medora Community School Corp has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #12 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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