Mathews Local

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Cortland, Ohio - 4 schools

An equity score of 49/100 ranks Mathews Local #372 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,688 per pupil, Mathews Local ranks #261 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

613
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,688
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mathews Local operates 4 public schools serving 613 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Trumbull County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,688 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 58.8% local, 29.0% state, and 12.1% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 49/100, ranked #372 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 251.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.2% White, 1.6% African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Mathews Junior High School, with a diversity index of 11.1/100.

Its largest campus is Mathews High School, enrolling 175 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Mathews High School accounts for 28.5% of all Mathews Local student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Mathews Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Mathews Local student-counselor ratio is 252:1 — 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 Mathews Local is typically wider than the Mathews Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mathews Local chronic absenteeism rate is 21.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Mathews Local is typically wider than the Mathews Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
29.0%
State
58.8%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
372 / 821
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Mathews Local.

White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 9.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Mathews Local's schools, below the Ohio average of 35.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Mathews Junior High School 11.1
  2. 2 Currie Elementary School 11.0
  3. 3 Mathews High School 7.8
  4. 4 Baker Elementary School 7.6

Programs & Resources

251.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mathews Local

School Enrollment
Mathews High School
175
Currie Elementary School
140
Mathews Junior High School
139
Baker Elementary School
127

How Mathews Local Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Southern Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Maplewood Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Fairport Harbor Exempted Village Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Mccomb Local Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Danville Local Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Mathews Local's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mathews Local?

Mathews Local has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 613 students.

How much does Mathews Local spend per student?

Mathews Local spends $16,688 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #372 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Mathews Local?

Mathews Local students are 95.2% White, 1.6% African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mathews Local?

Mathews Local has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #372 out of 821 districts in Ohio.