North West Hendricks Schools operates 5 public schools serving 1,966 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,958 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hendricks County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,422 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 46.0% local, 47.8% state, and 6.2% 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 $53,547 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #198 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 330.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.1% White, 5.2% African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Tri-West Senior High School accounts for 31.3% of all North West Hendricks Schools student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North West Hendricks Schools-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.
North West Hendricks Schools school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities
North West Hendricks Schools school enrollment ranges from 231 students (lowest) to 613 students (highest), a spread of 382 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.
North West Hendricks Schools student-counselor ratio is 330:1 — 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 West Hendricks Schools is typically wider than the North West Hendricks Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
North West Hendricks Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 6.8% — 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.
How many schools are in North West Hendricks Schools?
North West Hendricks Schools has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 1,966 students.
How much does North West Hendricks Schools spend per student?
North West Hendricks Schools spends $20,422 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #198 in Indiana.
What is the average teacher salary in North West Hendricks Schools?
The average teacher salary in North West Hendricks Schools is $53,547 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near North West Hendricks Schools?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hendricks County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of North West Hendricks Schools?
North West Hendricks Schools students are 87.1% White, 5.2% African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for North West Hendricks Schools?
North West Hendricks Schools has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #198 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.