South Dearborn Community Sch Corp

Aurora, Indiana — 5 schools

1,966
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$16,146
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Dearborn Community Sch Corp operates 5 public schools serving 1,966 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,849 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dearborn County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,146 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 33.0% local, 55.1% state, and 11.9% 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 $67,423 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #121 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 (1 AP courses district-wide), and 15.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.7% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

South Dearborn High School accounts for 33.8% of all South Dearborn Community Sch Corp student enrollment

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

South Dearborn Community Sch Corp school enrollment varies 4.3× across entities

South Dearborn Community Sch Corp school enrollment ranges from 145 students (lowest) to 625 students (highest), a spread of 480 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

South Dearborn Community Sch Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 15.7% — 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 South Dearborn Community Sch Corp is typically wider than the South Dearborn Community Sch 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?

11.9%
Federal
55.1%
State
33.0%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
121 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$958
Studio/mo
$1,051
1 BR/mo
$1,353
2 BR/mo
$1,785
3 BR/mo
$1,976
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,423
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 5 schools in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp.

White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
15.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp

School Enrollment
South Dearborn High School
625
Aurora Elementary School
524
South Dearborn Middle School
288
Dillsboro Elementary School
267
Manchester Elementary School
145

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp?

South Dearborn Community Sch Corp has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,966 students.

How much does South Dearborn Community Sch Corp spend per student?

South Dearborn Community Sch Corp spends $16,146 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #121 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp?

The average teacher salary in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp is $67,423 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near South Dearborn Community Sch Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp?

South Dearborn Community Sch Corp students are 94.7% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Dearborn Community Sch Corp?

South Dearborn Community Sch Corp has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #121 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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