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Monroe County Community Sch Corp

Indiana · Public School District
24
Schools
10,510
Students
$17,163
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
38.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
93.3%
Graduation Rate
+6.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Monroe County Community Sch Corp is a public school district in Indiana serving 10,510 students across 24 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,163 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,163+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
35%
State
50.7%
Local (property tax)
35.3%
Federal
14.0%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (35%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
10,510
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.3%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.3% graduation rate — 6.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,163 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Monroe County Community Sch Corp has 24 public schools, serving a total of 10,510 students.
What is the graduation rate for Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
The graduation rate is 93.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Monroe County Community Sch Corp spend per student?
Monroe County Community Sch Corp spends $17,163 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
38% of students in Monroe County Community Sch Corp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
No, Monroe County Community Sch Corp does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Monroe County Community Sch Corp serve?
Monroe County Community Sch Corp serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
The median opportunity score across schools in Monroe County Community Sch Corp is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.