Geneva Area City

Geneva, Ohio — 5 schools

2,088
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$12,898
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Geneva Area City operates 5 public schools serving 2,088 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,949 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ashtabula County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,898 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 45.0% local, 41.0% state, and 14.0% 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 $72,663 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #661 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 388.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 42.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.1% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Geneva High School accounts for 33.7% of all Geneva Area City student enrollment

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

Geneva Area City school enrollment varies 3.0× across entities

Geneva Area City school enrollment ranges from 216 students (lowest) to 656 students (highest), a spread of 440 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

Geneva Area City student-counselor ratio is 389:1 — 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

Geneva Area City chronic absenteeism rate is 42.8% — 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?

14.0%
Federal
41.0%
State
45.0%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
661 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$715
Studio/mo
$840
1 BR/mo
$1,037
2 BR/mo
$1,257
3 BR/mo
$1,429
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,663
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 Geneva Area City.

White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
388.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
42.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Geneva Area City

School Enrollment
Geneva High School
656
Geneva Middle School
449
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School
343
Cork Elementary School
285
Austinburg Elementary School
216

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Geneva Area City?

Geneva Area City has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,088 students.

How much does Geneva Area City spend per student?

Geneva Area City spends $12,898 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #661 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Geneva Area City?

The average teacher salary in Geneva Area City is $72,663 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Geneva Area City?

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

What is the demographic composition of Geneva Area City?

Geneva Area City students are 90.1% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Geneva Area City?

Geneva Area City has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #661 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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