How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Northwestern Local | Sandy Valley Local |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Salem, Ohio | Magnolia, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 1,266 | 1,264 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 17.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Northwestern Local | Sandy Valley Local |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,921 | $16,894 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.8% | 12.2% |
| State Revenue | 47.0% | 50.6% |
| Local Revenue | 44.2% | 37.3% |
Northwestern Local
Federal State Local
Sandy Valley Local
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Northwestern Local | Sandy Valley Local |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 94.0% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.9% | 44.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Northwestern Local | Sandy Valley Local |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 413.3:1 | 327.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 18.3% |
School Types
Northwestern Local
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sandy Valley Local
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.