East Knox Local

Howard, Ohio — 2 schools

921
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$26,497
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

East Knox Local operates 2 public schools serving 921 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 883 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Knox County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,497 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 62.3% local, 24.7% state, and 12.9% 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 $60,973 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #178 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 369:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 3.0% African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

East Knox Elementary School accounts for 58.2% of all East Knox Local student enrollment

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

East Knox Local student-counselor ratio is 369:1 — 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

East Knox Local chronic absenteeism rate is 25.1% — 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 East Knox Local is typically wider than the East Knox 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?

12.9%
Federal
24.7%
State
62.3%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
178 / 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 Knox County county, where this district is located.

$824
Studio/mo
$862
1 BR/mo
$1,078
2 BR/mo
$1,408
3 BR/mo
$1,427
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,973
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 2 schools in East Knox Local.

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 3.0%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

369:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in East Knox Local

School Enrollment
East Knox Elementary School
514
East Knox Junior/Senior High School
369

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Knox Local?

East Knox Local has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 921 students.

How much does East Knox Local spend per student?

East Knox Local spends $26,497 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #178 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in East Knox Local?

The average teacher salary in East Knox Local is $60,973 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near East Knox Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of East Knox Local?

East Knox Local students are 91.8% White, 3.0% African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for East Knox Local?

East Knox Local has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #178 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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