New Lebanon Local School District

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New Lebanon, Ohio - 3 schools

An equity score of 63/100 ranks New Lebanon Local School District #146 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,602 per pupil, New Lebanon Local School District ranks #512 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,090
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,602
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

New Lebanon Local School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,090 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary 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 Montgomery County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,602 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 34.5% local, 53.7% state, and 11.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 63/100, ranked #146 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 262.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Dixie Elementary School, with a diversity index of 16.4/100.

Its largest campus is Dixie Elementary School, enrolling 446 students (43% of the district's total enrollment).

Dixie Elementary School accounts for 40.9% of all New Lebanon Local School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means New Lebanon Local School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

New Lebanon Local School District student-counselor ratio is 263:1 — 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 New Lebanon Local School District is typically wider than the New Lebanon Local School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

New Lebanon Local School District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.0% — 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 New Lebanon Local School District is typically wider than the New Lebanon Local School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.8%
Federal
53.7%
State
34.5%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
146 / 806
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 3 schools in New Lebanon Local School District.

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 15.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across New Lebanon Local School District's schools, below the Ohio average of 35.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Dixie Elementary School 16.4
  2. 2 Dixie Middle School 16.2
  3. 3 Dixie High School 14.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
262.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in New Lebanon Local School District

School Enrollment
Dixie Elementary School
446
Dixie High School
311
Dixie Middle School
291

How New Lebanon Local School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Madison-Plains Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Anna Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
United Local Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Garaway Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Campbell City Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to New Lebanon Local School District'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 New Lebanon Local School District?

New Lebanon Local School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,090 students.

How much does New Lebanon Local School District spend per student?

New Lebanon Local School District spends $13,602 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #146 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of New Lebanon Local School District?

New Lebanon Local School District students are 91.8% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for New Lebanon Local School District?

New Lebanon Local School District has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #146 out of 806 districts in Ohio.