Springfield-Clark County

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Springfield, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 83/100 ranks Springfield-Clark County #12 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,574 per pupil, Springfield-Clark County ranks #72 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

594
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,574
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Springfield-Clark County operates 1 public schools serving 594 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 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 Clark County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,574 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 97 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 41.4% local, 50.9% state, and 7.8% 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 83/100, ranked #12 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 328.5:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 25.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.3% White, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Springfield-Clark County, enrolling 657 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Springfield-Clark County accounts for 100.0% of all Springfield-Clark County student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Springfield-Clark County a distant remainder — means Springfield-Clark County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Springfield-Clark County 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 Springfield-Clark County is typically wider than the Springfield-Clark County-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Springfield-Clark County chronic absenteeism rate is 25.3% — 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 Springfield-Clark County is typically wider than the Springfield-Clark County-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.8%
Federal
50.9%
State
41.4%
Local

Funding Equity

83
Equity Score
12 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Springfield-Clark County.

White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 5.5%
Multiracial 8.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

328.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Springfield-Clark County

School Enrollment
Springfield-Clark County
657

How Springfield-Clark County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Arcadia Local Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Crestline Exempted Village Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Wayne County Jvsd Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
North Baltimore Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Bennett Venture Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

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

Nearby Districts in Ohio

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Columbus City Schools District
45,338 students · 118 schools · $20,324/pupil
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Cincinnati Public Schools
35,585 students · 65 schools · $18,181/pupil
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Cleveland Municipal
33,998 students · 95 schools · $21,661/pupil
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Olentangy Local
23,281 students · 27 schools · $13,879/pupil
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Toledo City
21,814 students · 57 schools · $18,515/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Springfield-Clark County?

Springfield-Clark County has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 594 students.

How much does Springfield-Clark County spend per student?

Springfield-Clark County spends $20,574 per student. The district has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #12 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Springfield-Clark County?

Springfield-Clark County students are 77.3% White, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Springfield-Clark County?

Springfield-Clark County has an equity score of 83/100, ranking #12 out of 806 districts in Ohio.