Tri-Township Cons School Corp

Wanatah, Indiana — 2 schools

337
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,527
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tri-Township Cons School Corp operates 2 public schools serving 337 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 284 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in LaPorte County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,527 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 34.6% local, 52.4% state, and 13.0% 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 $63,208 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #90 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 142:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 19.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.2% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Tri-Township Jr.-Sr. High School accounts for 50.4% of all Tri-Township Cons School Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Tri-Township Cons School 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

Tri-Township Cons School Corp student-counselor ratio is 142:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Tri-Township Cons School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 19.5% — 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 Tri-Township Cons School Corp is typically wider than the Tri-Township Cons School 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?

13.0%
Federal
52.4%
State
34.6%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
90 / 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 LaPorte County county, where this district is located.

$874
Studio/mo
$953
1 BR/mo
$1,152
2 BR/mo
$1,454
3 BR/mo
$1,680
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,208
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 2 schools in Tri-Township Cons School Corp.

White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

142:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Tri-Township Cons School Corp

School Enrollment
Tri-Township Jr.-Sr. High School
143
Tri-Township Elementary School
141

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tri-Township Cons School Corp?

Tri-Township Cons School Corp has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 337 students.

How much does Tri-Township Cons School Corp spend per student?

Tri-Township Cons School Corp spends $15,527 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #90 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Tri-Township Cons School Corp?

The average teacher salary in Tri-Township Cons School Corp is $63,208 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Tri-Township Cons School Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of Tri-Township Cons School Corp?

Tri-Township Cons School Corp students are 91.2% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tri-Township Cons School Corp?

Tri-Township Cons School Corp has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #90 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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