North Spencer County Sch Corp

Lincoln City, Indiana — 6 schools

2,118
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$13,359
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Spencer County Sch Corp operates 6 public schools serving 2,118 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,166 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Spencer County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,359 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 32.7% local, 56.7% 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 $58,400 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #347 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 305.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.8% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Heritage Hills High School accounts for 29.3% of all North Spencer County Sch Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Spencer County Sch Corp-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

North Spencer County Sch Corp school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

North Spencer County Sch Corp school enrollment ranges from 216 students (lowest) to 634 students (highest), a spread of 418 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

North Spencer County Sch Corp student-counselor ratio is 306:1 — 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 North Spencer County Sch Corp is typically wider than the North Spencer County Sch Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

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

North Spencer County Sch Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 8.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.6%
Federal
56.7%
State
32.7%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
347 / 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 Spencer County county, where this district is located.

$659
Studio/mo
$729
1 BR/mo
$956
2 BR/mo
$1,330
3 BR/mo
$1,382
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$58,400
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 North Spencer County Sch Corp.

White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
305.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Spencer County Sch Corp

School Enrollment
Heritage Hills High School
634
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
380
Heritage Hills Middle School
341
David Turnham Education Center
299
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
296
Chrisney Elementary School
216

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Spencer County Sch Corp?

North Spencer County Sch Corp has 6 schools, including 1 high, 4 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,118 students.

How much does North Spencer County Sch Corp spend per student?

North Spencer County Sch Corp spends $13,359 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #347 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in North Spencer County Sch Corp?

The average teacher salary in North Spencer County Sch Corp is $58,400 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Spencer County Sch Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Spencer County Sch Corp?

North Spencer County Sch Corp students are 88.8% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Spencer County Sch Corp?

North Spencer County Sch Corp has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #347 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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