Bowling Green City School District

Bowling Green, Ohio — 6 schools

2,586
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$14,666
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bowling Green City School District operates 6 public schools serving 2,586 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 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 2,537 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wood County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,666 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 66.0% local, 22.9% state, and 11.1% 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 $73,955 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #538 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 302.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.6% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% African American across the district's schools.

Bowling Green High School accounts for 31.5% of all Bowling Green City School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bowling Green City School District-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

Bowling Green City School District school enrollment varies 8.2× across entities

Bowling Green City School District school enrollment ranges from 98 students (lowest) to 799 students (highest), a spread of 701 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Bowling Green City School District student-counselor ratio is 303:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Bowling Green City School District is typically wider than the Bowling Green City School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Bowling Green City School District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Bowling Green City School District is typically wider than the Bowling Green City School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.1%
Federal
22.9%
State
66.0%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
538 / 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 Wood County county, where this district is located.

$769
Studio/mo
$820
1 BR/mo
$1,076
2 BR/mo
$1,380
3 BR/mo
$1,454
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$73,955
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 6 schools in Bowling Green City School District.

White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
302.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Bowling Green City School District

School Enrollment
Bowling Green High School
799
Bowling Green Middle School
589
Conneaut Elementary School
414
Crim Elementary School
344
Kenwood Elementary School
293
Bowling Green Preschool
98

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bowling Green City School District?

Bowling Green City School District has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,586 students.

How much does Bowling Green City School District spend per student?

Bowling Green City School District spends $14,666 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #538 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Bowling Green City School District?

The average teacher salary in Bowling Green City School District is $73,955 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bowling Green City School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Bowling Green City School District?

Bowling Green City School District students are 74.6% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bowling Green City School District?

Bowling Green City School District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #538 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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