Norwayne Local

Creston, Ohio — 4 schools

1,305
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,224
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Norwayne Local operates 4 public schools serving 1,305 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,269 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,224 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 42.6% local, 43.8% state, and 13.6% 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 $64,049 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #606 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 362.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.0% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Norwayne Elementary School accounts for 42.5% of all Norwayne Local student enrollment

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

Norwayne Local school enrollment varies 108× across entities

Norwayne Local school enrollment ranges from 5 students (lowest) to 539 students (highest), a spread of 534 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Norwayne Local student-counselor ratio is 363:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Norwayne Local chronic absenteeism rate is 10.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.6%
Federal
43.8%
State
42.6%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
606 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wayne County county, where this district is located.

$718
Studio/mo
$816
1 BR/mo
$1,041
2 BR/mo
$1,269
3 BR/mo
$1,491
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$64,049
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 Norwayne Local.

White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

362.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Norwayne Local

School Enrollment
Norwayne Elementary School
539
Norwayne High School
415
Norwayne Middle School
310
Norwayne Online School
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Norwayne Local?

Norwayne Local has 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,305 students.

How much does Norwayne Local spend per student?

Norwayne Local spends $13,224 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #606 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Norwayne Local?

The average teacher salary in Norwayne Local is $64,049 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Norwayne Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Norwayne Local?

Norwayne Local students are 94.0% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Norwayne Local?

Norwayne Local has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #606 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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