Van Buren Local

Van Buren, Ohio — 3 schools

1,050
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,967
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Van Buren Local operates 3 public schools serving 1,050 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,052 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hancock County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,967 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 74.4% local, 17.1% state, and 8.5% 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 $72,341 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #642 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 15.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Van Buren Elementary School accounts for 44.5% of all Van Buren Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Van Buren 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

Van Buren Local chronic absenteeism rate is 15.2% — 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 Van Buren Local is typically wider than the Van Buren Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.5%
Federal
17.1%
State
74.4%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
642 / 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 Hancock County county, where this district is located.

$777
Studio/mo
$859
1 BR/mo
$1,127
2 BR/mo
$1,484
3 BR/mo
$1,693
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,341
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 Van Buren Local.

White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

15.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Van Buren Local

School Enrollment
Van Buren Elementary School
468
Van Buren High School
347
Van Buren Middle School
237

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Van Buren Local?

Van Buren Local has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,050 students.

How much does Van Buren Local spend per student?

Van Buren Local spends $14,967 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #642 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Van Buren Local?

The average teacher salary in Van Buren Local is $72,341 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Van Buren Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Van Buren Local?

Van Buren Local students are 90.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Van Buren Local?

Van Buren Local has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #642 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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