West Clermont Local

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Cincinnati, Ohio - 9 schools

An equity score of 26/100 ranks West Clermont Local #691 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,132 per pupil, West Clermont Local ranks #744 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

7,965
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$12,132
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West Clermont Local operates 9 public schools serving 7,965 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 3 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Clermont County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,132 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 55.8% local, 31.4% state, and 12.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 26/100, ranked #691 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 488.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 25.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.6% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary School, with a diversity index of 44.7/100.

Its largest campus is West Clermont High School, enrolling 2,048 students (27% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Holly Hill Elementary School, at 419 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

West Clermont High School accounts for 25.7% of all West Clermont Local student enrollment

That concentration means West Clermont Local-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

West Clermont Local school enrollment varies 4.9× across entities

West Clermont Local school enrollment ranges from 419 students (lowest) to 2,048 students (highest), a spread of 1,629 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

West Clermont Local student-counselor ratio is 489:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

West Clermont Local chronic absenteeism rate is 25.9% — 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 West Clermont Local is typically wider than the West Clermont 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?

12.8%
Federal
31.4%
State
55.8%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
691 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in West Clermont Local.

White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.5%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 32.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across West Clermont Local's schools, below the Ohio average of 35.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary School 44.7
  2. 2 Clough Pike Elementary School 39.1
  3. 3 Summerside Elementary 35.2
  4. 4 Willowville Elementary School 30.9
  5. 5 Merwin Elementary School 30.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
488.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in West Clermont Local

School Enrollment
West Clermont High School
2,048
West Clermont Middle School
1,704
Amelia Elementary School
671
Willowville Elementary School
614
Summerside Elementary
612
Merwin Elementary School
602
Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary School
500
Clough Pike Elementary School
471
Holly Hill Elementary School
419

How West Clermont Local Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Gahanna-Jefferson City Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Beavercreek City Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Canton City Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Kettering City School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Centerville City Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to West Clermont 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 West Clermont Local?

West Clermont Local has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 combined, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 7,965 students.

How much does West Clermont Local spend per student?

West Clermont Local spends $12,132 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #691 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of West Clermont Local?

West Clermont Local students are 81.6% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, 2.5% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West Clermont Local?

West Clermont Local has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #691 out of 806 districts in Ohio.