| Metric | Tippecanoe School Corporation | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 13,616 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 20 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $8,760/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 9/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe School Corporation (this district) | 9/10 | 82nd | 13,616 |
| Munster School Town | 10/10 | 98th | 4,136 |
| Hammond School City | 2/10 | 11th | 11,505 |
| Griffith Public Schools | 6/10 | 51st | 1,966 |
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Ranked against 377 rated districts in IN → 82nd percentile → 9/10.
Source: Indiana Dept. of Education ILEARN, grades 3–8 Corporation Total proficient, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
About Tippecanoe School Corporation
Tippecanoe School Corporation is the public school district assigned to zip code 47992 in Westpoint, Indiana. Serving students from K–12, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 47992. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Tippecanoe School Corporation spent $8,760 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 8% below Indiana’s statewide $9,500 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 840 students, an estimated 94% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
Tippecanoe School Corporation is a large district with 20 schools serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 13,616 students in total. Large districts typically provide broad program variety: multiple course tracks at the high school level, dedicated arts and athletic programs, specialized learning pathways, and a wider range of student support services. Individual school quality within a large district can vary considerably — always research your specific assigned school, not just district-level averages.
Understanding the 9/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Tippecanoe School Corporation 7 out of 10 — above average among Indiana public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Indiana’s ILEARN grades 3–8 assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Indiana is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Tippecanoe School Corporation earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Indiana. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 47992
Children in zip code 47992 are assigned to Tippecanoe School Corporation for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 47992, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Tippecanoe School Corporation at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Indiana districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Westpoint
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Tippecanoe School Corporation serves zip code 47992, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 47992 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Indiana, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Tippecanoe School Corporation programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 47992.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Tippecanoe School Corporation before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 47992 data.