Russia Local

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Russia, Ohio - 2 schools

An equity score of 21/100 ranks Russia Local #767 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,857 per pupil, Russia Local ranks #775 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

421
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,857
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Russia Local operates 2 public schools serving 421 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Shelby County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,857 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 40.9% local, 54.7% state, and 4.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 21/100, ranked #767 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 222:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 3.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Russia Elementary School, enrolling 226 students (51% of the district's total enrollment).

Russia Elementary School accounts for 50.9% of all Russia Local student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Russia Local a distant remainder — means Russia Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Russia Local student-counselor ratio is 222:1 — 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

Russia Local chronic absenteeism rate is 3.6% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.4%
Federal
54.7%
State
40.9%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
767 / 821
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Russia Local.

White 97.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

222:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
3.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Russia Local

School Enrollment
Russia Elementary School
226
Russia High School
218

How Russia Local Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Washington County Career Center District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Horizon Science Academy Primary Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Southington Local Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Lordstown Local Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Glass City Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Russia Local's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Russia Local?

Russia Local has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 421 students.

How much does Russia Local spend per student?

Russia Local spends $12,857 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #767 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Russia Local?

Russia Local students are 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Russia Local?

Russia Local has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #767 out of 821 districts in Ohio.