Leetonia Exempted Village School District

Leetonia, Ohio — 2 schools

490
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,422
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Leetonia Exempted Village School District operates 2 public schools serving 490 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 487 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Columbiana County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,422 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 28.0% local, 56.9% state, and 15.1% 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 $94,043 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 83/100, ranked #10 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 243.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 30.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.7% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Leetonia Elementary K-6 accounts for 58.3% of all Leetonia Exempted Village School District student enrollment

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

Leetonia Exempted Village School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.0% 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 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

Leetonia Exempted Village School District student-counselor ratio is 244:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

Leetonia Exempted Village School District chronic absenteeism rate is 30.5% — 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?

15.1%
Federal
56.9%
State
28.0%
Local

Funding Equity

83
Equity Score
10 / 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 Columbiana County county, where this district is located.

$693
Studio/mo
$779
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,218
3 BR/mo
$1,288
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$94,043
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 2 schools in Leetonia Exempted Village School District.

White 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Multiracial 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

243.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Leetonia Exempted Village School District

School Enrollment
Leetonia Elementary K-6
284
Leetonia Jr./Sr. High School
203

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Leetonia Exempted Village School District?

Leetonia Exempted Village School District has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 490 students.

How much does Leetonia Exempted Village School District spend per student?

Leetonia Exempted Village School District spends $20,422 per student. The district has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #10 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Leetonia Exempted Village School District?

The average teacher salary in Leetonia Exempted Village School District is $94,043 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Leetonia Exempted Village School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Leetonia Exempted Village School District?

Leetonia Exempted Village School District students are 96.7% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Leetonia Exempted Village School District?

Leetonia Exempted Village School District has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #10 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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