Vigo County School Corp

Terre Haute, Indiana — 26 schools

13,787
Total Enrollment
26
Schools
$13,631
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Vigo County School Corp operates 26 public schools serving 13,787 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 16 other, 5 middle, 3 high, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 13,277 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Vigo County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,631 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 22.6% local, 64.5% 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 $62,920 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 60/100, ranked #110 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 26 schools offering Advanced Placement (41 AP courses district-wide), a 361:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.1% White, 6.2% African American, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Vigo County School Corp school enrollment varies 25× across entities

Vigo County School Corp school enrollment ranges from 62 students (lowest) to 1,544 students (highest), a spread of 1,482 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Vigo County School Corp has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Vigo County School Corp student-counselor ratio is 361:1 — 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

Vigo County School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 32.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.0%
Federal
64.5%
State
22.6%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
110 / 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 Vigo County county, where this district is located.

$859
Studio/mo
$864
1 BR/mo
$1,094
2 BR/mo
$1,312
3 BR/mo
$1,535
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,920
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 26 schools in Vigo County School Corp.

White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 6.2%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 9.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 26
Schools with AP
41 AP courses total
361:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Vigo County School Corp

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Vigo County School Corp?

Vigo County School Corp has 26 schools, including 3 high, 5 middle, 16 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 13,787 students.

How much does Vigo County School Corp spend per student?

Vigo County School Corp spends $13,631 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #110 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Vigo County School Corp?

The average teacher salary in Vigo County School Corp is $62,920 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Vigo County School Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of Vigo County School Corp?

Vigo County School Corp students are 78.1% White, 6.2% African American, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 26 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Vigo County School Corp?

Vigo County School Corp has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #110 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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