Total enrollment
4,807
-371 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Jasper County
Indiana · Public K-12
10 public K-12 schools, roughly 4,807 students, one county, 33,234 residents. That is Jasper County, Indiana on the numbers. The level mix is 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Jasper County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 87%
% Hispanic
15%
was 10%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
4,807
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,314
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.1%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
6
2,308 students
Middle
2
1,091 students
High
2
1,408 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kankakee Valley School Corp
3,093 students · 3 districts in Jasper County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jasper 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+
19.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.0% under 18
Test scores in Jasper County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley High School | Wheatfield | High | 09-12 | 976 | · |
| Kankakee Valley Middle School | Wheatfield | Middle | 06-08 | 728 | · |
| DeMotte Elementary School | Demotte | Elementary | PK-03 | 596 | · |
| Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch | Wheatfield | Elementary | 04-05 | 469 | · |
| Rensselaer Central High School | Rensselaer | High | 09-12 | 432 | · |
| Rensselaer Central Primary School | Rensselaer | Elementary | PK-02 | 398 | · |
| Rensselaer Central Middle School | Rensselaer | Middle | 06-08 | 363 | · |
| Van Rensselaer Elementary School | Rensselaer | Elementary | 03-05 | 329 | · |
| Wheatfield Elementary School | Wheatfield | Elementary | KG-03 | 324 | · |
| Tri-County Primary School | Remington | Elementary | PK-02 | 192 | · |
Cities in Jasper County
About Jasper County
Jasper County is a small county of about 33,234 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system serves approximately 4,807 students across 10 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,314, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 10% above the Indiana median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Jasper County is built around 6 elementary schools (2,308 students), 2 middle schools (1,091), and 2 high schools (1,408).
The largest single district in Jasper County is Kankakee Valley School Corp, which alone enrolls about 3,093 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,807 students, decreased 7% from the 5,178 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 87% to 82% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Jasper County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Jasper County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data