Fairport Harbor Exempted Village

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Fairport Harbor, Ohio - 2 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Fairport Harbor Exempted Village #546 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,170 per pupil, Fairport Harbor Exempted Village ranks #852 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

618
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,170
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fairport Harbor Exempted Village operates 2 public schools serving 618 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lake County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,170 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 37.9% local, 55.0% state, and 7.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 38/100, ranked #546 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 291:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 37.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.7% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Fairport Harding High School, enrolling 291 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Fairport Harding High School accounts for 47.1% of all Fairport Harbor Exempted Village student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Fairport Harbor Exempted Village a distant remainder — means Fairport Harbor Exempted Village-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Fairport Harbor Exempted Village student-counselor ratio is 291:1 — 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 Fairport Harbor Exempted Village is typically wider than the Fairport Harbor Exempted Village-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Fairport Harbor Exempted Village chronic absenteeism rate is 37.9% — 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?

7.2%
Federal
55.0%
State
37.9%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
546 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Fairport Harbor Exempted Village.

White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 3.0%
Multiracial 9.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

291:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
37.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fairport Harbor Exempted Village

School Enrollment
Fairport Harding High School
291
Mckinley Elementary School
239

How Fairport Harbor Exempted Village Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Riverside Local Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Botkins Local Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Clay Local Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mathews Local Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Citizens Leadership Academy East Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Fairport Harbor Exempted Village's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fairport Harbor Exempted Village?

Fairport Harbor Exempted Village has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 618 students.

How much does Fairport Harbor Exempted Village spend per student?

Fairport Harbor Exempted Village spends $11,170 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #546 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Fairport Harbor Exempted Village?

Fairport Harbor Exempted Village students are 72.7% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fairport Harbor Exempted Village?

Fairport Harbor Exempted Village has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #546 out of 806 districts in Ohio.