Louisville City

Louisville, Ohio — 4 schools

2,754
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,818
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Louisville City operates 4 public schools serving 2,754 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,768 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stark County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,818 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 42.5% local, 45.0% state, and 12.5% 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 $66,579 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #731 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 524.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.0% White, 1.2% African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Louisville Elementary School accounts for 36.2% of all Louisville City student enrollment

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

Louisville City school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Louisville City school enrollment ranges from 364 students (lowest) to 1,001 students (highest), a spread of 637 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

Louisville City student-counselor ratio is 524:1 — 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

Louisville City chronic absenteeism rate is 14.8% — 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?

12.5%
Federal
45.0%
State
42.5%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
731 / 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 Stark County county, where this district is located.

$749
Studio/mo
$846
1 BR/mo
$1,086
2 BR/mo
$1,371
3 BR/mo
$1,451
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,579
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 Louisville City.

White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 1.2%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
524.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Louisville City

School Enrollment
Louisville Elementary School
1,001
Louisville High School
778
Louisville Middle School
625
North Nimishillen Elementary School
364

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Louisville City?

Louisville City has 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,754 students.

How much does Louisville City spend per student?

Louisville City spends $12,818 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #731 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Louisville City?

The average teacher salary in Louisville City is $66,579 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Louisville City?

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

What is the demographic composition of Louisville City?

Louisville City students are 94.0% White, 1.2% African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Louisville City?

Louisville City has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #731 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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