Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Ferdinand, Indiana — 4 schools

1,254
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,111
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp operates 4 public schools serving 1,254 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,254 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dubois County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,111 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 33.6% local, 58.1% state, and 8.3% 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 $57,919 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #358 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 277.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 3.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.6% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Forest Park Jr-Sr High School accounts for 44.3% of all Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp school enrollment ranges from 192 students (lowest) to 555 students (highest), a spread of 363 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

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — 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 Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp is typically wider than the Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 3.3% — 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?

8.3%
Federal
58.1%
State
33.6%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
358 / 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 Dubois County county, where this district is located.

$685
Studio/mo
$729
1 BR/mo
$956
2 BR/mo
$1,328
3 BR/mo
$1,604
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,919
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 4 schools in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp.

White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
277.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
3.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

School Enrollment
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School
555
Ferdinand Elementary School
272
Pine Ridge Elementary School
235
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
192

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp?

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp has 4 schools, including 3 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,254 students.

How much does Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp spend per student?

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp spends $13,111 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #358 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp?

The average teacher salary in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp is $57,919 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp?

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp students are 93.6% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp?

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #358 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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