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 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,605 students in Kokomo School Corporation School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
Public Elementary Schools in Kokomo School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,428 Schools
# Students
5,197 Students
664,094 Students
# Teachers
380 Teachers
44,060 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kokomo School Corporation 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 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Graduation Rate
88%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
55%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,368 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has declined by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,261 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$79 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,368
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,261
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kokomo School Corporation School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2326 W Jefferson St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 W Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
919 N Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 E Superior
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Bon Air Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2796 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7025
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Gr: PK-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Pettit Park School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Havens
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Maple Crest Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2727 S Washington
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
300 W Lincoln Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Gr: K-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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