Willoughby-Eastlake City

Eastlake, Ohio — 14 schools

7,196
Total Enrollment
14
Schools
$15,989
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Willoughby-Eastlake City operates 14 public schools serving 7,196 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,985 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,989 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 66.5% local, 19.9% state, and 13.7% 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 $86,520 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #396 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 14 schools offering Advanced Placement (24 AP courses district-wide), a 312.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.8% White, 17.6% African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

North High School accounts for 17.6% of all Willoughby-Eastlake City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Willoughby-Eastlake City-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

Willoughby-Eastlake City school enrollment varies 9.9× across entities

Willoughby-Eastlake City school enrollment ranges from 124 students (lowest) to 1,231 students (highest), a spread of 1,107 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Willoughby-Eastlake City student-counselor ratio is 312:1 — 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 Willoughby-Eastlake City is typically wider than the Willoughby-Eastlake City-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Willoughby-Eastlake City chronic absenteeism rate is 24.9% — 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 Willoughby-Eastlake City is typically wider than the Willoughby-Eastlake 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?

13.7%
Federal
19.9%
State
66.5%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
396 / 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 Lake 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

$86,520
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 14 schools in Willoughby-Eastlake City.

White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 17.6%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 8.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 14
Schools with AP
24 AP courses total
312.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Willoughby-Eastlake City

School Enrollment
North High School
1,231
South High School
995
Royalview Elementary School
689
Edison Elementary School
543
Grant Elementary School
518
Willoughby Middle School
509
School of Innovation
448
Longfellow Elementary School
432
Willowick Middle School
404
Jefferson Elementary School
402
Eastlake Middle School
330
Willoughby-Eastlake Preschool
212
Northern Career Institute
148
Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools Online Academy
124

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Willoughby-Eastlake City?

Willoughby-Eastlake City has 14 schools, including 3 high, 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 other. Total enrollment is 7,196 students.

How much does Willoughby-Eastlake City spend per student?

Willoughby-Eastlake City spends $15,989 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #396 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Willoughby-Eastlake City?

The average teacher salary in Willoughby-Eastlake City is $86,520 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Willoughby-Eastlake City?

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

What is the demographic composition of Willoughby-Eastlake City?

Willoughby-Eastlake City students are 66.8% White, 17.6% African American, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian, averaged across 14 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Willoughby-Eastlake City?

Willoughby-Eastlake City has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #396 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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