MSD Wabash County Schools

Wabash, Indiana — 6 schools

2,266
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$13,826
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MSD Wabash County Schools operates 6 public schools serving 2,266 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,256 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wabash County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,826 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 28.5% local, 57.3% state, and 14.2% 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 $55,976 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #274 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 269.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.0% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Southwood Elementary School accounts for 20.3% of all MSD Wabash County Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MSD Wabash County Schools-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

MSD Wabash County Schools student-counselor ratio is 270:1 — 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 MSD Wabash County Schools is typically wider than the MSD Wabash County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

MSD Wabash County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 26.1% — 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 MSD Wabash County Schools is typically wider than the MSD Wabash County Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.2%
Federal
57.3%
State
28.5%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
274 / 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 Wabash County county, where this district is located.

$685
Studio/mo
$729
1 BR/mo
$956
2 BR/mo
$1,146
3 BR/mo
$1,266
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$55,976
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 6 schools in MSD Wabash County Schools.

White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 6
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
269.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in MSD Wabash County Schools

School Enrollment
Southwood Elementary School
458
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
445
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
429
White'S Jr-Sr High School
369
Metro North Elementary School
285
Sharp Creek Elementary School
270

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MSD Wabash County Schools?

MSD Wabash County Schools has 6 schools, including 5 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,266 students.

How much does MSD Wabash County Schools spend per student?

MSD Wabash County Schools spends $13,826 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #274 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in MSD Wabash County Schools?

The average teacher salary in MSD Wabash County Schools is $55,976 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MSD Wabash County Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of MSD Wabash County Schools?

MSD Wabash County Schools students are 90.0% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MSD Wabash County Schools?

MSD Wabash County Schools has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #274 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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