Perkins Local

Sandusky, Ohio — 4 schools

1,897
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$15,095
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Perkins Local operates 4 public schools serving 1,897 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,868 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Erie County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,095 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 70.6% local, 19.3% state, and 10.2% 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 $86,445 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 #601 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 399.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.0% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American across the district's schools.

Perkins High School accounts for 28.9% of all Perkins Local student enrollment

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

Perkins Local student-counselor ratio is 400:1 — 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

Perkins Local chronic absenteeism rate is 13.4% — 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?

10.2%
Federal
19.3%
State
70.6%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
601 / 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 Erie County county, where this district is located.

$854
Studio/mo
$886
1 BR/mo
$1,106
2 BR/mo
$1,384
3 BR/mo
$1,557
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$86,445
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 Perkins Local.

White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 10.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
399.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Perkins Local

School Enrollment
Perkins High School
539
Furry Elementary School
495
Meadowlawn Elementary School
421
Briar Middle School
413

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Perkins Local?

Perkins Local has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,897 students.

How much does Perkins Local spend per student?

Perkins Local spends $15,095 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #601 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Perkins Local?

The average teacher salary in Perkins Local is $86,445 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Perkins Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Perkins Local?

Perkins Local students are 75.0% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Perkins Local?

Perkins Local has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #601 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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