Top Rankings
Western School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,542 students in Western School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Western School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
2,542 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)94%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,552 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,369 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,552
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,369
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Western School Corporation School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5554
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5554
Gr: 3-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Western High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 S 600 W
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 883-5541
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 883-5541
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Western Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5566
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5566
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5528
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5528
Gr: K-2 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western School Corporation School District?
Western School Corporation School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,542 students.
What is the rank of Western School Corporation School District?
Western School Corporation School District is ranked #49 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western School Corporation School District?
82% of Western School Corporation School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western School Corporation School District?
Western School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Western School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,369 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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