Spencerville Local

Spencerville, Ohio — 3 schools

926
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,035
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Spencerville Local operates 3 public schools serving 926 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 986 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Allen County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,035 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 36.1% local, 50.1% 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 $72,211 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #177 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 328.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.9% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Spencerville Elementary School accounts for 34.1% of all Spencerville Local student enrollment

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

Spencerville Local has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 74.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Spencerville Local student-counselor ratio is 329:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Spencerville Local is typically wider than the Spencerville Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Spencerville Local chronic absenteeism rate is 14.2% — 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?

13.8%
Federal
50.1%
State
36.1%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
177 / 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 Allen County county, where this district is located.

$839
Studio/mo
$844
1 BR/mo
$1,108
2 BR/mo
$1,338
3 BR/mo
$1,493
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,211
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 Spencerville Local.

White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Multiracial 2.8%
Other 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

328.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Spencerville Local

School Enrollment
Spencerville Elementary School
336
Spencerville High School
335
Spencerville Middle School
315

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Spencerville Local?

Spencerville Local has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 926 students.

How much does Spencerville Local spend per student?

Spencerville Local spends $14,035 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #177 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Spencerville Local?

The average teacher salary in Spencerville Local is $72,211 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Spencerville Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Spencerville Local?

Spencerville Local students are 91.9% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Spencerville Local?

Spencerville Local has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #177 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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