Galion City

Galion, Ohio — 4 schools

1,649
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$15,371
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Galion City operates 4 public schools serving 1,649 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,559 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Crawford County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,371 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 28.4% local, 52.6% state, and 19.1% 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 $72,473 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #283 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 280.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 40.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.8% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Primary Elementary School accounts for 27.0% of all Galion City student enrollment

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

Galion City student-counselor ratio is 281:1 — 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 Galion City is typically wider than the Galion City-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Galion City chronic absenteeism rate is 40.7% — 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?

19.1%
Federal
52.6%
State
28.4%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
283 / 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 Crawford County county, where this district is located.

$780
Studio/mo
$811
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,283
3 BR/mo
$1,288
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,473
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 4 schools in Galion City.

White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

280.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Galion City

School Enrollment
Primary Elementary School
421
Galion High School
408
Intermediate Elementary School
373
Galion Middle School
357

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Galion City?

Galion City has 4 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,649 students.

How much does Galion City spend per student?

Galion City spends $15,371 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #283 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Galion City?

The average teacher salary in Galion City is $72,473 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Galion City?

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

What is the demographic composition of Galion City?

Galion City students are 88.8% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Galion City?

Galion City has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #283 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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