Kokomo School Corporation School District

1500 S Washington
Kokomo, IN 46904
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kokomo School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,791 students in Kokomo School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Kokomo School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
3,791 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Kokomo School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 400 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#290 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kokomo School Corporation  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kokomo School Corporation  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kokomo School Corporation  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kokomo School Corporation  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kokomo School Corporation  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.54
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
278 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
732 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
19%
13%
# White Students
2,133 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
56%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
606 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
400
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
382
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
418
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
376
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
412
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
377
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
376
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
328
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
347
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
375
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,976 is higher than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,573 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kokomo School Corporation  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$74 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kokomo School Corporation  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,976
$13,156
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kokomo School Corporation  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,573
$12,788
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kokomo School Corporation  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kokomo School Corporation School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2326 W Jefferson St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 W Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
919 N Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Kokomo High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 S Berkley
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 E Superior
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #77.
Bon Air Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2796 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7025
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #88.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Grades: PK-2
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Pettit Park School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 W Havens
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Grades: 3-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1010.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1111.
Maple Crest Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 S Washington
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kokomo School Corporation School District?
Kokomo School Corporation School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,791 students.
What is the rank of Kokomo School Corporation School District?
Kokomo School Corporation School District is ranked #293 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kokomo School Corporation School District?
56% of Kokomo School Corporation School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kokomo School Corporation School District?
Kokomo School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Kokomo School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,573 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,791 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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