Federal Hocking Local

Stewart, Ohio — 5 schools

868
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$18,451
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Federal Hocking Local operates 5 public schools serving 868 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 800 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Athens County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,451 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 29.5% local, 52.9% state, and 17.6% 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 $100,293 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #220 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 198.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 52.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.5% White, 1.8% African American, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Coolville Elementary School accounts for 26.6% of all Federal Hocking Local student enrollment

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

Federal Hocking Local school enrollment varies 36× across entities

Federal Hocking Local school enrollment ranges from 6 students (lowest) to 213 students (highest), a spread of 207 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Federal Hocking Local student-counselor ratio is 199:1 — 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

Federal Hocking Local chronic absenteeism rate is 52.7% — 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?

17.6%
Federal
52.9%
State
29.5%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
220 / 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 Athens County county, where this district is located.

$902
Studio/mo
$907
1 BR/mo
$1,092
2 BR/mo
$1,338
3 BR/mo
$1,491
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$100,293
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 Federal Hocking Local.

White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 1.8%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

198.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
52.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Federal Hocking Local

School Enrollment
Coolville Elementary School
213
Federal Hocking High School
211
Amesville Elementary School
185
Federal Hocking Middle School
185
Federal Hocking Local Schools
6

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Federal Hocking Local?

Federal Hocking Local has 5 schools, including 3 other, 2 high. Total enrollment is 868 students.

How much does Federal Hocking Local spend per student?

Federal Hocking Local spends $18,451 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #220 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Federal Hocking Local?

The average teacher salary in Federal Hocking Local is $100,293 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Federal Hocking Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Federal Hocking Local?

Federal Hocking Local students are 91.5% White, 1.8% African American, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Federal Hocking Local?

Federal Hocking Local has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #220 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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