Valparaiso Community Schools District
- 3801 NORTH CAMPBELL ST
- VALPARAISO, IN 46385
- (219) 531-3000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 91.7% | 74.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,981 | $8,993 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.7 | 16.7 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,416 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 310 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,416 | 20.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 440 |
| 1st Grade Students | 464 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 502 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 510 |
| 4th Grade Students | 470 |
| 5th Grade Students | 447 |
| 6th Grade Students | 469 |
| 7th Grade Students | 535 |
| 8th Grade Students | 495 |
| 9th Grade Students | 534 |
| 10th Grade Students | 529 |
| 11th Grade Students | 527 |
| 12th Grade Students | 480 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 119 |
| Hispanic | 385 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 209 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,333 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,068 |
| Female | 2,994 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 310 | 20.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 135 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 163 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 89 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | 1 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 8 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 217 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 4 |
| School Administrators | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 40 |
| Student Support Services | 3 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 150 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $67,822,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $39,673,000 | 58.5% |
| Property Tax | $29,029,000 | 42.8% |
| Other School Systems | $685,000 | 1.0% |
| Cities and Counties | $701,000 | 1.0% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $162,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $1,822,000 | 2.7% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $331,000 | 0.5% |
| District Activity Receipts | $100,000 | 0.1% |
| Non-Specified | $130,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $875,000 | 1.3% |
| Sale of Property | $23,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,115,000 | 1.6% |
| Private Contributions | $58,000 | 0.09% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,642,000 | 6.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $26,715,000 | 39.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $22,630,000 | 33.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $141,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $87,000 | 0.1% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $22,000 | 0.03% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $53,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch Programs | $39,000 | 0.06% |
| Other Programs | $119,000 | 0.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,624,000 | 5.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,434,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $638,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $47,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $554,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Other | $22,000 | 0.03% |
| Non-Specified | $173,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $50,418,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $30,570,000 | 60.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $17,193,000 | 34.1% |
| Student Support | $1,107,000 | 1.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $803,000 | 1.2% |
| General Administration Support | $1,189,000 | 1.8% |
| School Administration Support | $3,139,000 | 4.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,479,000 | 9.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,808,000 | 4.1% |
| Other Support Services | $1,668,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,655,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $2,652,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Services | $3,000 | 0.00% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 91.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 455 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 22 | 1.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Valparaiso Community Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 12
- Students: 6,416
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 310
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN Public | 6-8 | 803 | 17.6 |  Review This School |
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| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
305 Franklin St
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 344 | 22.5 | Review This School |
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| COOKS CORNERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 358 Bullseye Lake Rd
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 292 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| FLINT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4106 North Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 572 | 19.6 | Review This School |
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| HAYES LEONARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 359 | 25.1 | Review This School |
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| MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1052 Park Ave
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 353 | 23.1 | Review This School |
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| NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
257 Northview Dr
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 323 | 24.1 | Review This School |
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| PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1405 Wood St
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 289 | 18.4 | Review This School |
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| PORTER COUNTY CAREER CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1005 North Franklin
Valparaiso, IN Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1700 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN Public | KG-5 | 301 | 22.0 | Review This School |
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| THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1600 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN Public | 6-8 | 696 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| VALPARAISO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2727 North Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN Public | 9-12 | 2,070 | 19.2 | Review This School |
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