Ashland City

Ashland, Ohio — 5 schools

3,125
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$13,188
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ashland City operates 5 public schools serving 3,125 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,007 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ashland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,188 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 50.0% local, 34.2% state, and 15.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,574 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #777 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 576.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.6% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Ashland High School accounts for 30.3% of all Ashland City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ashland City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ashland City school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Ashland City school enrollment ranges from 411 students (lowest) to 910 students (highest), a spread of 499 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ashland City student-counselor ratio is 576:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ashland City chronic absenteeism rate is 32.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.8%
Federal
34.2%
State
50.0%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
777 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ashland County county, where this district is located.

$677
Studio/mo
$779
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,280
3 BR/mo
$1,472
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,574
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Ashland City.

White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
576.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ashland City

School Enrollment
Ashland High School
910
Ashland Middle School
694
Reagan Elementary School
532
Taft Intermediate School
460
Edison Elementary School
411

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ashland City?

Ashland City has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,125 students.

How much does Ashland City spend per student?

Ashland City spends $13,188 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #777 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Ashland City?

The average teacher salary in Ashland City is $66,574 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ashland City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ashland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ashland City?

Ashland City students are 90.6% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ashland City?

Ashland City has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #777 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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