Olmsted Falls City

Olmsted Falls, Ohio — 5 schools

3,596
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$14,723
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Olmsted Falls City operates 5 public schools serving 3,596 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 3,507 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cuyahoga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,723 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 62.6% local, 29.2% state, and 8.2% 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 $86,973 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #765 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 517.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.6% White, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Olmsted Falls High School accounts for 35.0% of all Olmsted Falls City student enrollment

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

Olmsted Falls City school enrollment varies 3.8× across entities

Olmsted Falls City school enrollment ranges from 321 students (lowest) to 1,228 students (highest), a spread of 907 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Olmsted Falls City student-counselor ratio is 517:1 — 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

Olmsted Falls City chronic absenteeism rate is 16.1% — 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 Olmsted Falls City is typically wider than the Olmsted Falls City-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
29.2%
State
62.6%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
765 / 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 Cuyahoga 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

$86,973
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 5 schools in Olmsted Falls City.

White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
517.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Olmsted Falls City

School Enrollment
Olmsted Falls High School
1,228
Olmsted Falls Middle School
747
Falls-Lenox Primary Elementary School
704
Olmsted Falls Intermediate Building
507
Olmsted Falls Early Childhood Center
321

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Olmsted Falls City?

Olmsted Falls City has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 3,596 students.

How much does Olmsted Falls City spend per student?

Olmsted Falls City spends $14,723 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #765 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Olmsted Falls City?

The average teacher salary in Olmsted Falls City is $86,973 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Olmsted Falls City?

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

What is the demographic composition of Olmsted Falls City?

Olmsted Falls City students are 85.6% White, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Asian, 2.3% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Olmsted Falls City?

Olmsted Falls City has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #765 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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