South Knox School Corp

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Vincennes, Indiana - 2 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks South Knox School Corp #309 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,415 per pupil, South Knox School Corp ranks #237 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,247
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,415
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Knox School Corp operates 2 public schools serving 1,247 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 combined 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 Knox County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,415 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 33.1% local, 57.7% state, and 9.3% 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 30/100, ranked #309 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 467:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 10.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.4% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is South Knox Elementary School, enrolling 653 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

South Knox Elementary School accounts for 52.4% of all South Knox School Corp student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of South Knox School Corp a distant remainder — means South Knox School Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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 Knox School Corp student-counselor ratio is 467:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

South Knox School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 10.8% — 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?

9.3%
Federal
57.7%
State
33.1%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
309 / 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 2 schools in South Knox School Corp.

White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

467:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Knox School Corp

School Enrollment
South Knox Elementary School
653
South Knox Middle-High School
562

How South Knox School Corp Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Union-North United School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Paoli Community School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Excel Center for Adult Learners Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Knox School Corp'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 South Knox School Corp?

South Knox School Corp has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,247 students.

How much does South Knox School Corp spend per student?

South Knox School Corp spends $11,415 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #309 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of South Knox School Corp?

South Knox School Corp students are 95.4% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Knox School Corp?

South Knox School Corp has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #309 out of 373 districts in Indiana.