Washington-Nile Local

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West Portsmouth, Ohio - 3 schools

An equity score of 58/100 ranks Washington-Nile Local #212 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,640 per pupil, Washington-Nile Local ranks #250 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,269
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,640
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Washington-Nile Local operates 3 public schools serving 1,269 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high 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 Scioto County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,640 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 10.6% local, 67.5% state, and 21.9% 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 58/100, ranked #212 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 315.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.9% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Portsmouth West Middle School, with a diversity index of 18.6/100.

Its largest campus is Portsmouth West Elementary School, enrolling 486 students (41% of the district's total enrollment).

Portsmouth West Elementary School accounts for 38.3% of all Washington-Nile Local student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Washington-Nile Local-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

Washington-Nile Local student-counselor ratio is 316:1 — 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 Washington-Nile Local is typically wider than the Washington-Nile Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Washington-Nile Local chronic absenteeism rate is 29.2% — 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 Washington-Nile Local is typically wider than the Washington-Nile 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?

21.9%
Federal
67.5%
State
10.6%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
212 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Washington-Nile Local.

White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 15.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Washington-Nile Local's schools, below the Ohio average of 35.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Portsmouth West Middle School 18.6
  2. 2 Portsmouth West Elementary School 15.8
  3. 3 Portsmouth West High School 11.5

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
315.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Washington-Nile Local

School Enrollment
Portsmouth West Elementary School
486
Portsmouth West Middle School
360
Portsmouth West High School
331

How Washington-Nile Local Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Wellston City Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Tuscarawas Valley Local Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Northwestern Local Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Sandy Valley Local Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Ridgewood Local Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Washington-Nile Local?

Washington-Nile Local has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,269 students.

How much does Washington-Nile Local spend per student?

Washington-Nile Local spends $15,640 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #212 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Washington-Nile Local?

Washington-Nile Local students are 91.9% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Washington-Nile Local?

Washington-Nile Local has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #212 out of 806 districts in Ohio.