Shenandoah School Corporation

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Middletown, Indiana - 3 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Shenandoah School Corporation #297 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,106 per pupil, Shenandoah School Corporation ranks #359 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,332
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$10,106
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Shenandoah School Corporation operates 3 public schools serving 1,332 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Henry County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,106 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 24.4% local, 65.0% state, and 10.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #297 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 270.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.8% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Shenandoah Elementary School, with a diversity index of 14.2/100.

Its largest campus is Shenandoah Elementary School, enrolling 630 students (47% of the district's total enrollment).

Shenandoah Elementary School accounts for 47.3% of all Shenandoah School Corporation student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Shenandoah School Corporation a distant remainder — means Shenandoah School Corporation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Shenandoah School Corporation school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Shenandoah School Corporation school enrollment ranges from 295 students (lowest) to 630 students (highest), a spread of 335 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

Shenandoah School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 271:1 — 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 Shenandoah School Corporation is typically wider than the Shenandoah School Corporation-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Shenandoah School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 13.0% — 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
65.0%
State
24.4%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
297 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Shenandoah School Corporation.

White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Multiracial 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 11.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Shenandoah School Corporation's schools, below the Indiana average of 39.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Shenandoah Elementary School 14.2
  2. 2 Shenandoah Middle School 12.9
  3. 3 Shenandoah High School 8.5

Programs & Resources

270.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Shenandoah School Corporation

School Enrollment
Shenandoah Elementary School
630
Shenandoah High School
405
Shenandoah Middle School
295

How Shenandoah School Corporation Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Adams Central Community Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Lewis Cass Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Crawford County Community Sch Corp Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Shenandoah School Corporation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Shenandoah School Corporation?

Shenandoah School Corporation has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,332 students.

How much does Shenandoah School Corporation spend per student?

Shenandoah School Corporation spends $10,106 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #297 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Shenandoah School Corporation?

Shenandoah School Corporation students are 93.8% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Shenandoah School Corporation?

Shenandoah School Corporation has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #297 out of 373 districts in Indiana.