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 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,238 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
5,238 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
354 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kokomo School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 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.
Overall District Rank
#290 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
412 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
1,000 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
19%
13%
# White Students
2,924 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
56%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
826 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
445
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
395
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
380
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
392
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
340
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
382
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
333
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
337
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
355
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
386
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
388
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
376
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
347
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
22
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,458 is higher than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,166 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,458
$13,148
Spending / Student
$14,166
$12,780
Best Kokomo School Corporation School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Boulevard Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
919 N Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sycamore Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Kokomo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S Berkley
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E Superior
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Bon Air Middle School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #88.
Bon Air Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-2
| 232 students
Rank: #99.
Pettit Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Havens
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1010.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1111.
Maple Crest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 S Washington
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Grades: 6-12
| 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 5,238 students.
What is the rank of Kokomo School Corporation School District?
Kokomo School Corporation School District is ranked #293 out of 398 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 15:1, 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 $14,166 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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