Total enrollment
1,235
-156 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
Crawford County
Indiana · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary school, Crawford County's 6 public schools collectively enroll about 1,235 K-12 students, with Crawford County Community Sch Corp the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Crawford County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crawford County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.3% | #18 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,235 | #91 of 91 | #2,615 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #76 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #34 of 91 | #1,341 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 62.3% | #6 of 91 | #1,007 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.2% | #91 of 91 | #2,566 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
10,499
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,235
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$49,640
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.4%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
3
548 students
Middle
1
267 students
High
2
420 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Crawford County Community Sch Corp
1,235 students · 1 district in Crawford County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Crawford County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
11.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.7% under 18
Test scores in Crawford County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County High School | Marengo | High | 09-12 | 369 | · |
| Crawford County Middle School | Marengo | Middle | 06-08 | 267 | · |
| East Crawford Elementary School | Milltown | Elementary | PK-05 | 233 | · |
| West Crawford Elementary School | Eckerty | Elementary | PK-05 | 170 | · |
| South Crawford Elementary School | Leavenworth | Elementary | PK-05 | 145 | · |
| Crawford County Virtual Academy | Marengo | High | 06-12 | 51 | · |
Cities in Crawford County
About Crawford County
In Indiana, Crawford County is a rural-scale county of about 10,499 residents. 6 public schools across the county teaches about 1,235 students between them.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,640, about 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 17%. That income level is 29% lower than the Indiana median.
In terms of grade levels, Crawford County comprises 3 elementary schools (548 students), 1 middle school (267), and 2 high schools (420).
Crawford County Community Sch Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,235 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Crawford County has shrank 11% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,391 students to 1,235. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Crawford County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data