Copley-Fairlawn City

Copley, Ohio — 5 schools

2,722
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$16,324
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Copley-Fairlawn City operates 5 public schools serving 2,722 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,726 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Summit County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,324 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 80.9% local, 11.3% state, and 7.8% 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 $101,340 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #521 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 (12 AP courses district-wide), a 180.6:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.6% White, 13.7% African American, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Copley High School accounts for 32.8% of all Copley-Fairlawn City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Copley-Fairlawn 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

Copley-Fairlawn City school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

Copley-Fairlawn City school enrollment ranges from 251 students (lowest) to 895 students (highest), a spread of 644 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

Copley-Fairlawn City student-counselor ratio is 181:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Copley-Fairlawn City chronic absenteeism rate is 14.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.8%
Federal
11.3%
State
80.9%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
521 / 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 Summit County county, where this district is located.

$904
Studio/mo
$985
1 BR/mo
$1,268
2 BR/mo
$1,547
3 BR/mo
$1,681
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$101,340
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 Copley-Fairlawn City.

White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 13.7%
Asian 5.2%
Multiracial 7.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
180.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Copley-Fairlawn City

School Enrollment
Copley High School
895
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
850
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School
372
Fort Island Primary Elementary School
358
Herberich Primary Elementary School
251

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Copley-Fairlawn City?

Copley-Fairlawn City has 5 schools, including 1 high, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,722 students.

How much does Copley-Fairlawn City spend per student?

Copley-Fairlawn City spends $16,324 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #521 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Copley-Fairlawn City?

The average teacher salary in Copley-Fairlawn City is $101,340 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Copley-Fairlawn City?

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

What is the demographic composition of Copley-Fairlawn City?

Copley-Fairlawn City students are 67.6% White, 13.7% African American, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Copley-Fairlawn City?

Copley-Fairlawn City has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #521 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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