Mathews Local

Cortland, Ohio — 4 schools

613
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,581
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mathews Local operates 4 public schools serving 613 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 581 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 $16,581 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 58.8% local, 29.0% state, and 12.1% 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 $80,597 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 #475 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 251.7:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

Mathews High School accounts for 30.1% of all Mathews Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mathews Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
29.0%
State
58.8%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
475 / 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

$80,597
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 Mathews Local.

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

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

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

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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 $16,581 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #475 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Mathews Local?

The average teacher salary in Mathews Local is $80,597 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mathews 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 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 42/100, ranking #475 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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