Townsend North Community School

Castalia, Ohio — 1 schools

510
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,489
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Townsend North Community School operates 1 public schools serving 510 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 494 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 $7,489 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 1.9% local, 80.2% state, and 17.9% 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. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #753 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 100.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.2% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% African American across the district's schools.

Townsend North Community School accounts for 100.0% of all Townsend North Community School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Townsend North Community School-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

Townsend North Community School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 57.3% 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

Townsend North Community School chronic absenteeism rate is 100.0% — 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?

17.9%
Federal
80.2%
State
1.9%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
753 / 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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Townsend North Community School.

White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 3.6%
Multiracial 10.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

100.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Townsend North Community School

School Enrollment
Townsend North Community School
Charter
494

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Townsend North Community School?

Townsend North Community School has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 510 students.

How much does Townsend North Community School spend per student?

Townsend North Community School spends $7,489 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #753 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Townsend North Community School?

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 Townsend North Community School?

Townsend North Community School students are 69.2% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Townsend North Community School?

Townsend North Community School has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #753 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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