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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Indiana · Public School District
39
Schools
21,501
Students
$13,917
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
56.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp is a public school district in Indiana serving 21,501 students across 39 schools. It includes 22 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,917 is near the national average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (39)
Elementary Schools22 schools
Other Schools3 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,917Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
24%
State
59.0%
Local (property tax)
23.7%
Federal
17.2%

State funding accounts for 59% 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
39
Schools
21,501
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.7%
Opportunity Score36/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 39 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp has 39 public schools, serving a total of 21,501 students.
What is the graduation rate for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
The graduation rate is 87.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp spend per student?
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp spends $13,917 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
56% of students in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
No, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp serve?
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
The median opportunity score across schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp is 36/100. 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.