Total enrollment
12,786
-423 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Howard County
Indiana · Public K-12
Indiana's Howard County runs 29 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Kokomo School Corporation at 5,197 students. That works out to 14 elementary, 7 middle, and 8 high schools.
4-year change in Howard County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
28
+2 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Howard County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #60 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12,786 | #20 of 91 | #681 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 28 | #16 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #58 of 91 | #1,802 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 48.7% | #48 of 91 | #1,687 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.4% | #19 of 91 | #1,210 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.
Howard County school rankings
Residents
83,752
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
29
6 districts
Enrollment
12,786
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,027
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.7%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
14
5,881 students
Middle
7
2,736 students
High
8
4,169 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kokomo School Corporation
5,197 students · 6 districts in Howard County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Howard 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+
20.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.8% under 18
Test scores in Howard County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 19 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Maple Crest STEM Elementary School· 60.5%
- Western Middle School· 51.3%
- Northwestern Elementary School· 50.4%
- Northwestern Middle School· 45.7%
- Eastern Middle School· 43.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Bon Air Middle School· 12.1%
- Pettit Park School· 14.3%
- Elwood Haynes Elementary School· 14.4%
- Taylor Elementary School· 17.3%
- Sycamore Elementary School· 19.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo High School | Kokomo | High | 09-12 | 1,393 | · |
| Western High School | Russiaville | High | 09-12 | 804 | · |
| Eastern Elementary School | Greentown | Elementary | PK-05 | 727 | · |
| Northwestern Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | KG-06 | 665 | · |
| Western Intermediate School | Russiaville | Elementary | 03-05 | 622 | · |
| Western Middle School | Russiaville | Middle | 06-08 | 589 | · |
| Northwestern Senior High School | Kokomo | High | 09-12 | 541 | · |
| Lafayette Park Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | PK-05 | 527 | · |
| Western Primary School | Russiaville | Elementary | KG-02 | 527 | · |
| Eastern High School | Greentown | High | 09-12 | 497 | · |
| Taylor Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | PK-04 | 494 | · |
| Central Middle School | Kokomo | Middle | 06-08 | 451 | · |
| Maple Crest Middle School | Kokomo | Middle | 06-08 | 435 | · |
| Excel Center - Kokomo | Kokomo | High | 09-12 | 392 | · |
| Eastern Middle School | Greentown | Middle | 06-08 | 379 | · |
| Taylor Middle School | Kokomo | Middle | 05-08 | 368 | · |
| Wallace Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | KG-05 | 360 | · |
| Taylor High School | Kokomo | High | 09-12 | 343 | · |
| Boulevard Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | PK-05 | 340 | · |
| Elwood Haynes Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | PK-05 | 334 | · |
| Northwestern Middle School | Kokomo | Middle | 07-08 | 324 | · |
| Howard Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | PK-06 | 317 | · |
| Sycamore Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | PK-05 | 305 | · |
| Bon Air Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | PK-03 | 261 | · |
| Pettit Park School | Kokomo | Elementary | PK-05 | 215 | · |
| Kokomo Virtual Academy | Kokomo | High | 09-12 | 199 | · |
| Bon Air Middle School | Kokomo | Middle | 06-08 | 190 | · |
| Maple Crest STEM Elementary School | Kokomo | Elementary | KG-05 | 187 | · |
| Kokomo Area Career Center | Kokomo | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Howard County
About Howard County
Howard County is an average-sized county of about 83,752 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system hosts approximately 12,786 students across 29 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $64,027, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 9% lower than the Indiana median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Howard County comprises 14 elementary schools (5,881 students), 7 middle schools (2,736), and 8 high schools (4,169).
The largest single district in Howard County is Kokomo School Corporation, which alone enrolls about 5,197 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 12,786 students, decreased 3% from the 13,209 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Howard County added 2 schools, going from 26 to 28.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Howard County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data