North Central Local

Pioneer, Ohio — 2 schools

551
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,245
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Central Local operates 2 public schools serving 551 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 516 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Williams County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,245 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 39.6% local, 44.7% state, and 15.6% 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 $83,353 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #148 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 258:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.6% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American across the district's schools.

North Central Elementary School accounts for 59.7% of all North Central Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Central Local-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

North Central Local has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

North Central Local student-counselor ratio is 258:1 — 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 North Central Local is typically wider than the North Central Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

North Central Local chronic absenteeism rate is 33.7% — 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?

15.6%
Federal
44.7%
State
39.6%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
148 / 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 Williams County county, where this district is located.

$736
Studio/mo
$761
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,208
3 BR/mo
$1,288
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,353
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 2 schools in North Central Local.

White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

258:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Central Local

School Enrollment
North Central Elementary School
308
North Central Junior/High School
208

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Central Local?

North Central Local has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 551 students.

How much does North Central Local spend per student?

North Central Local spends $16,245 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #148 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in North Central Local?

The average teacher salary in North Central Local is $83,353 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Central Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Central Local?

North Central Local students are 86.6% White, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Central Local?

North Central Local has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #148 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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