Westlake City

Westlake, Ohio — 4 schools

3,275
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$18,510
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Westlake City operates 4 public schools serving 3,275 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,176 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cuyahoga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,510 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 80.4% local, 12.2% state, and 7.4% 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 $105,541 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #320 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (21 AP courses district-wide), a 322.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.2% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Westlake Elementary School accounts for 38.3% of all Westlake City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Westlake City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Westlake City school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

Westlake City school enrollment ranges from 471 students (lowest) to 1,215 students (highest), a spread of 744 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

Westlake City student-counselor ratio is 323:1 — 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 Westlake City is typically wider than the Westlake City-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Westlake City chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — 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 Westlake City is typically wider than the Westlake City-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
12.2%
State
80.4%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
320 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cuyahoga County county, where this district is located.

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$105,541
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 4 schools in Westlake City.

White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 6.7%
Multiracial 7.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
21 AP courses total
322.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Westlake City

School Enrollment
Westlake Elementary School
1,215
Westlake High School
989
Lee Burneson Middle School
501
Dover Intermediate School
471

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Westlake City?

Westlake City has 4 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,275 students.

How much does Westlake City spend per student?

Westlake City spends $18,510 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #320 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Westlake City?

The average teacher salary in Westlake City is $105,541 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Westlake City?

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

What is the demographic composition of Westlake City?

Westlake City students are 76.2% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian, 2.5% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Westlake City?

Westlake City has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #320 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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