Hillsdale Local

Jeromesville, Ohio — 3 schools

752
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$63,731
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hillsdale Local operates 3 public schools serving 752 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,155 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ashland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $63,731 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 69.0% local, 22.2% state, and 8.8% 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 $84,712 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 70/100, ranked #78 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 650:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.1% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Hillsdale Elementary School accounts for 47.4% of all Hillsdale Local student enrollment

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

Hillsdale Local school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Hillsdale Local school enrollment ranges from 248 students (lowest) to 547 students (highest), a spread of 299 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

Hillsdale Local student-counselor ratio is 650:1 — 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

Hillsdale Local chronic absenteeism rate is 8.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.8%
Federal
22.2%
State
69.0%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
78 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$677
Studio/mo
$779
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,280
3 BR/mo
$1,472
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,712
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 Hillsdale Local.

White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

650:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hillsdale Local

School Enrollment
Hillsdale Elementary School
547
Hillsdale High School
360
Hillsdale Middle School
248

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hillsdale Local?

Hillsdale Local has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 752 students.

How much does Hillsdale Local spend per student?

Hillsdale Local spends $63,731 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #78 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Hillsdale Local?

The average teacher salary in Hillsdale Local is $84,712 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hillsdale Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Hillsdale Local?

Hillsdale Local students are 95.1% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hillsdale Local?

Hillsdale Local has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #78 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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