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2 schools in Poneto

Indiana · Public K-12

Inside Poneto (Indiana), 2 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 880 students, averaging 440 per campus.

7-year change in Poneto

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
880
+3 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Southern Wells Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06496
Southern Wells Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh07-12384

About Poneto

Poneto is a rural-scale Indiana city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 880 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 440, meaningfully below the state mean of about 549.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 880 students, stayed largely flat from the 877 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Poneto discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Poneto?
Poneto, Indiana has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 880 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Poneto?
Poneto has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Poneto?
Southern Wells Elementary School is the largest public school in Poneto by enrollment, with approximately 496 students.
What school districts serve Poneto?
Poneto public schools are operated by Southern Wells Com Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Poneto cover?
Public schools in Poneto serve students from pre-K through grade 12.