Wawasee Community School Corp

Syracuse, Indiana — 5 schools

2,838
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$17,082
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wawasee Community School Corp operates 5 public schools serving 2,838 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,638 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kosciusko County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,082 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 40.6% local, 51.4% state, and 8.0% 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 $70,108 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #103 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 (22 AP courses district-wide), a 416.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 37.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.3% White, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Wawasee High School accounts for 31.7% of all Wawasee Community School Corp student enrollment

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

Wawasee Community School Corp school enrollment varies 3.2× across entities

Wawasee Community School Corp school enrollment ranges from 262 students (lowest) to 836 students (highest), a spread of 574 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

Wawasee Community School Corp student-counselor ratio is 416:1 — 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

Wawasee Community School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 37.9% — 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?

8.0%
Federal
51.4%
State
40.6%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
103 / 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 Kosciusko County county, where this district is located.

$875
Studio/mo
$881
1 BR/mo
$1,142
2 BR/mo
$1,385
3 BR/mo
$1,560
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,108
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 Wawasee Community School Corp.

White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
22 AP courses total
416.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
37.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wawasee Community School Corp

School Enrollment
Wawasee High School
836
Wawasee Middle School
608
Syracuse Elementary School
502
North Webster Elementary School
430
Milford School
262

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wawasee Community School Corp?

Wawasee Community School Corp has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,838 students.

How much does Wawasee Community School Corp spend per student?

Wawasee Community School Corp spends $17,082 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #103 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Wawasee Community School Corp?

The average teacher salary in Wawasee Community School Corp is $70,108 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wawasee Community School Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of Wawasee Community School Corp?

Wawasee Community School Corp students are 85.3% White, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wawasee Community School Corp?

Wawasee Community School Corp has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #103 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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