Danbury Local

Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio — 3 schools

563
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$23,206
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Danbury Local operates 3 public schools serving 563 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 555 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ottawa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,206 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 79.2% local, 14.2% state, and 6.6% 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 $123,963 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 68/100, ranked #97 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 287:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.2% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Danbury Elementary School accounts for 48.3% of all Danbury Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Danbury Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Danbury Local school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Danbury Local school enrollment ranges from 115 students (lowest) to 268 students (highest), a spread of 153 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

Danbury Local has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 67.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Danbury Local student-counselor ratio is 287:1 — 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 Danbury Local is typically wider than the Danbury Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Danbury Local chronic absenteeism rate is 18.3% — 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 Danbury Local is typically wider than the Danbury Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.6%
Federal
14.2%
State
79.2%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
97 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$807
Studio/mo
$843
1 BR/mo
$1,106
2 BR/mo
$1,326
3 BR/mo
$1,696
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$123,963
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 3 schools in Danbury Local.

White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

287:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Danbury Local

School Enrollment
Danbury Elementary School
268
Danbury High School
172
Danbury Middle School
115

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Danbury Local?

Danbury Local has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 563 students.

How much does Danbury Local spend per student?

Danbury Local spends $23,206 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #97 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Danbury Local?

The average teacher salary in Danbury Local is $123,963 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Danbury Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Danbury Local?

Danbury Local students are 93.2% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Danbury Local?

Danbury Local has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #97 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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