Oberlin City Schools

Oberlin, Ohio — 3 schools

804
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$27,542
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oberlin City Schools operates 3 public schools serving 804 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 758 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lorain County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,542 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 69.6% local, 20.5% state, and 9.9% 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 $114,893 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #60 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 216.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 32.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.1% White, 16.3% African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Oberlin Elementary School accounts for 47.0% of all Oberlin City Schools student enrollment

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

Oberlin City Schools student-counselor ratio is 216:1 — 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

Oberlin City Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 32.0% — 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?

9.9%
Federal
20.5%
State
69.6%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
60 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$114,893
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 Oberlin City Schools.

White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 16.3%
Multiracial 20.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

216.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oberlin City Schools

School Enrollment
Oberlin Elementary School
356
Oberlin High School
218
Langston Middle School
184

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oberlin City Schools?

Oberlin City Schools has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 804 students.

How much does Oberlin City Schools spend per student?

Oberlin City Schools spends $27,542 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #60 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Oberlin City Schools?

The average teacher salary in Oberlin City Schools is $114,893 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Oberlin City Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Oberlin City Schools?

Oberlin City Schools students are 50.1% White, 16.3% African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oberlin City Schools?

Oberlin City Schools has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #60 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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