Gibsonburg Exempted Village

Gibsonburg, Ohio — 3 schools

813
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,065
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Gibsonburg Exempted Village operates 3 public schools serving 813 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 748 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sandusky County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,065 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 41.7% local, 48.4% state, and 10.0% 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 $78,233 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #622 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 425.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.5% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian across the district's schools.

James J Hilfiker Elementary School accounts for 49.6% of all Gibsonburg Exempted Village student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Gibsonburg Exempted Village-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

Gibsonburg Exempted Village school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities

Gibsonburg Exempted Village school enrollment ranges from 157 students (lowest) to 371 students (highest), a spread of 214 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

Gibsonburg Exempted Village student-counselor ratio is 425:1 — 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

Gibsonburg Exempted Village chronic absenteeism rate is 16.1% — 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 Gibsonburg Exempted Village is typically wider than the Gibsonburg Exempted Village-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.0%
Federal
48.4%
State
41.7%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
622 / 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 Sandusky County county, where this district is located.

$671
Studio/mo
$799
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,214
3 BR/mo
$1,313
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,233
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 3 schools in Gibsonburg Exempted Village.

White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

425.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Gibsonburg Exempted Village

School Enrollment
James J Hilfiker Elementary School
371
Gibsonburg High School
220
Gibsonburg Middle School
157

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gibsonburg Exempted Village?

Gibsonburg Exempted Village has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 813 students.

How much does Gibsonburg Exempted Village spend per student?

Gibsonburg Exempted Village spends $13,065 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #622 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Gibsonburg Exempted Village?

The average teacher salary in Gibsonburg Exempted Village is $78,233 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Gibsonburg Exempted Village?

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

What is the demographic composition of Gibsonburg Exempted Village?

Gibsonburg Exempted Village students are 87.5% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Gibsonburg Exempted Village?

Gibsonburg Exempted Village has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #622 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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