How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Powers Elementary School | Walter G. Nord Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Amherst, OH | Amherst, OH |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 556 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.9% | 26.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Powers Elementary School | Walter G. Nord Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,334 | $12,334 |
| District | Amherst Exempted Village | Amherst Exempted Village |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Powers Elementary School | Walter G. Nord Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 72.7% |
| African American | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Powers Elementary School | Walter G. Nord Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 1104:1 | 556:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.2% | 16.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.