Top Rankings
Northwestern School Corp 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,847 students in Northwestern School Corp 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 Northwestern School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,847 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwestern School Corp 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
89%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,172 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,798 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,172
$13,125
Spending / Student
$10,798
$12,758
Best Northwestern School Corp School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4223 W Rd 350 N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Gr: K-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2323
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2323
Gr: 7-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3526 N 300 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern School Corp School District?
Northwestern School Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,847 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern School Corp School District?
Northwestern School Corp School District is ranked #67 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern School Corp School District?
89% of Northwestern School Corp School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern School Corp School District?
Northwestern School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Northwestern School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,798 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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