Nelsonville-York City

Nelsonville, Ohio — 3 schools

1,054
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$19,119
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Nelsonville-York City operates 3 public schools serving 1,054 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 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 976 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Athens County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,119 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 20.1% local, 61.4% state, and 18.5% 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 $91,320 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #158 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 242.2:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 47.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.2% White, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Nelsonville-York Elementary School accounts for 48.9% of all Nelsonville-York City student enrollment

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

Nelsonville-York City student-counselor ratio is 242:1 — 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

Nelsonville-York City chronic absenteeism rate is 47.6% — 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?

18.5%
Federal
61.4%
State
20.1%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
158 / 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 Athens County county, where this district is located.

$902
Studio/mo
$907
1 BR/mo
$1,092
2 BR/mo
$1,338
3 BR/mo
$1,491
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$91,320
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 Nelsonville-York City.

White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

242.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
47.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Nelsonville-York City

School Enrollment
Nelsonville-York Elementary School
477
Nelsonville-York High School
260
Nelsonville-York Junior High School
239

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nelsonville-York City?

Nelsonville-York City has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,054 students.

How much does Nelsonville-York City spend per student?

Nelsonville-York City spends $19,119 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #158 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Nelsonville-York City?

The average teacher salary in Nelsonville-York City is $91,320 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Nelsonville-York City?

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

What is the demographic composition of Nelsonville-York City?

Nelsonville-York City students are 92.2% White, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Nelsonville-York City?

Nelsonville-York City has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #158 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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