Caston School Corporation School District

9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 816 students in Caston School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Caston School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
816 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Caston 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 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#241 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
39%
32%
41%
40-44%
34%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
92%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,596 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,493 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,596
$13,125
Spending / Student
$9,493
$12,758

Best Caston School Corporation School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3025
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Caston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 857-3505
Gr: 6-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Caston School Corporation School District?
Caston School Corporation School District manages 2 public schools serving 816 students.
What is the rank of Caston School Corporation School District?
Caston School Corporation School District is ranked #247 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Caston School Corporation School District?
92% of Caston School Corporation School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caston School Corporation School District?
Caston School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Caston School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,493 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 816 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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