Joseph Badger Local

Kinsman, Ohio — 3 schools

646
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,154
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Joseph Badger Local operates 3 public schools serving 646 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 562 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 $15,154 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 37.3% local, 46.5% state, and 16.2% 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 $72,189 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #474 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 326.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 43.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.3% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Badger Elementary School accounts for 44.5% of all Joseph Badger Local student enrollment

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

Joseph Badger Local student-counselor ratio is 327:1 — 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 Joseph Badger Local is typically wider than the Joseph Badger Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Joseph Badger Local chronic absenteeism rate is 43.7% — 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?

16.2%
Federal
46.5%
State
37.3%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
474 / 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

$72,189
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 Joseph Badger Local.

White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

326.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
43.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Joseph Badger Local

School Enrollment
Badger Elementary School
250
Badger Middle School
168
Badger High School
144

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Joseph Badger Local?

Joseph Badger Local has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 646 students.

How much does Joseph Badger Local spend per student?

Joseph Badger Local spends $15,154 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #474 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Joseph Badger Local?

The average teacher salary in Joseph Badger Local is $72,189 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Joseph Badger Local?

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 Joseph Badger Local?

Joseph Badger Local students are 94.3% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Joseph Badger Local?

Joseph Badger Local has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #474 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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