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Whitko Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,205 students in Whitko Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Whitko Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,205 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whitko Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,265 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,801 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,265
$13,184
Spending / Student
$17,801
$12,815
Best Whitko Community School Corp School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Whitley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 W Wayne St
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Whitko Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Big Blue Ave
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-5146
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-5146
Gr: 7-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Pierceton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
434 S First St
Pierceton, IN 46562
(574) 594-2210
Pierceton, IN 46562
(574) 594-2210
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitko Community School Corp School District?
Whitko Community School Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,205 students.
What is the rank of Whitko Community School Corp School District?
Whitko Community School Corp School District is ranked #273 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitko Community School Corp School District?
92% of Whitko Community School Corp School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitko Community School Corp School District?
Whitko Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Whitko Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,801 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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