South-Western City

Grove City, Ohio — 33 schools

21,766
Total Enrollment
33
Schools
$18,489
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South-Western City operates 33 public schools serving 21,766 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 15 elementary, 9 other, 5 middle, 4 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 21,873 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,489 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 38.8% local, 47.4% state, and 13.8% 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 $87,611 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 60/100, ranked #182 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 33 schools offering Advanced Placement (33 AP courses district-wide), a 550.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.2% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% African American across the district's schools.

South-Western City school enrollment varies 63× across entities

South-Western City school enrollment ranges from 30 students (lowest) to 1,881 students (highest), a spread of 1,851 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

South-Western City student-counselor ratio is 551:1 — 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

South-Western City chronic absenteeism rate is 41.0% — 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?

13.8%
Federal
47.4%
State
38.8%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
182 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,111
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,430
2 BR/mo
$1,715
3 BR/mo
$1,927
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,611
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 33 schools in South-Western City.

White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 17.5%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 7.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 33
Schools with AP
33 AP courses total
550.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South-Western City

School Enrollment
Grove City High School
1,881
Westland High School
1,853
Central Crossing High School
1,674
Franklin Heights High School
1,398
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
733
Bolton Crossing Elementary
717
Beulah Park Middle School
710
Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
705
Finland Middle School
673
Park Street Intermediate School
667
Franklin Woods Intermediate School
666
Jackson Middle School
665
Pleasant View Middle School
651
James a Harmon Elementary School
589
Norton Middle School
583
Darby Woods Elementary School
554
Jc Sommer Elementary School
545
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
515
Stiles Elementary School
511
Prairie Norton Elementary School
510
Alton Hall Elementary School
504
West Franklin Elementary School
488
Highland Park Elementary School
475
Hayes Intermediate School
464
Monterey Elementary School
425
Richard Avenue Elementary School
423
Darbydale Elementary School
405
Finland Elementary School
371
South-Western Preschool Center
345
East Franklin Elementary School
257
The Bostic Head Start Center
144
Stiles Family Center
30

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South-Western City?

South-Western City has 33 schools, including 4 high, 15 elementary, 9 other, 5 middle. Total enrollment is 21,766 students.

How much does South-Western City spend per student?

South-Western City spends $18,489 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #182 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in South-Western City?

The average teacher salary in South-Western City is $87,611 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near South-Western City?

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

What is the demographic composition of South-Western City?

South-Western City students are 49.2% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% African American, 2.6% Asian, averaged across 33 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South-Western City?

South-Western City has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #182 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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