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Northwest Allen County Schools

Indiana · Public School District
12
Schools
8,184
Students
$13,212
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
22.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Northwest Allen County Schools is a public school district in Indiana serving 8,184 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,212 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carroll Middle School06–08994
Maple Creek Middle School06–08957
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Carroll High School09–122,554
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Allen Co Youth Services Center01–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,212Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
32%
State
60.3%
Local (property tax)
31.9%
Federal
7.8%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
8,184
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Northwest Allen County Schools has 12 public schools, serving a total of 8,184 students.
What is the graduation rate for Northwest Allen County Schools?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Northwest Allen County Schools spend per student?
Northwest Allen County Schools spends $13,212 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Northwest Allen County Schools?
22% of students in Northwest Allen County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Northwest Allen County Schools?
No, Northwest Allen County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Northwest Allen County Schools serve?
Northwest Allen County Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Northwest Allen County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Northwest Allen County Schools is 38/100. 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.