Girard City School District

Girard, Ohio — 4 schools

1,567
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,996
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Girard City School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,567 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 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 1,489 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Trumbull County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,996 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 26.7% local, 57.7% state, and 15.6% 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 $85,285 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 67/100, ranked #101 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 319.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 47.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.9% White, 10.1% African American, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Prospect Elementary School accounts for 33.4% of all Girard City School District student enrollment

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

Girard City School District school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Girard City School District school enrollment ranges from 221 students (lowest) to 498 students (highest), a spread of 277 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

Girard City School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Girard City School District student-counselor ratio is 320:1 — 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 Girard City School District is typically wider than the Girard City School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Girard City School District chronic absenteeism rate is 47.6% — 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?

15.6%
Federal
57.7%
State
26.7%
Local

Funding Equity

67
Equity Score
101 / 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 Trumbull County county, where this district is located.

$735
Studio/mo
$771
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,270
3 BR/mo
$1,345
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,285
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 Girard City School District.

White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 10.1%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 5.1%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

319.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
47.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Girard City School District

School Enrollment
Prospect Elementary School
498
Girard Sr High School
421
Girard Intermediate Middle School
349
Girard Junior High School
221

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Girard City School District?

Girard City School District has 4 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,567 students.

How much does Girard City School District spend per student?

Girard City School District spends $14,996 per student. The district has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #101 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Girard City School District?

The average teacher salary in Girard City School District is $85,285 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Girard City School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Girard City School District?

Girard City School District students are 78.9% White, 10.1% African American, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Girard City School District?

Girard City School District has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #101 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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