Wolf Creek Local

Waterford, Ohio — 3 schools

583
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,298
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wolf Creek Local operates 3 public schools serving 583 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 594 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,298 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 69.1% local, 21.7% state, and 9.2% 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 $90,668 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #222 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 295.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.1% White, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American across the district's schools.

Waterford Elementary School accounts for 72.1% of all Wolf Creek Local student enrollment

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

Wolf Creek Local school enrollment varies 143× across entities

Wolf Creek Local school enrollment ranges from 3 students (lowest) to 428 students (highest), a spread of 425 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

Wolf Creek Local student-counselor ratio is 296:1 — 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 Wolf Creek Local is typically wider than the Wolf Creek Local-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Wolf Creek Local chronic absenteeism rate is 17.6% — 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 Wolf Creek Local is typically wider than the Wolf Creek 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?

9.2%
Federal
21.7%
State
69.1%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
222 / 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 Washington County county, where this district is located.

$756
Studio/mo
$760
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,313
3 BR/mo
$1,449
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,668
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 Wolf Creek Local.

White 98.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

295.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wolf Creek Local

School Enrollment
Waterford Elementary School
428
Waterford High School
163
Bluesky Virtual Academy
3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wolf Creek Local?

Wolf Creek Local has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 583 students.

How much does Wolf Creek Local spend per student?

Wolf Creek Local spends $18,298 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #222 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Wolf Creek Local?

The average teacher salary in Wolf Creek Local is $90,668 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wolf Creek Local?

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

What is the demographic composition of Wolf Creek Local?

Wolf Creek Local students are 98.1% White, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wolf Creek Local?

Wolf Creek Local has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #222 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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