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Kalida Local School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Union, Kalida and Jackson, and parts of Greensburg.

Students
596
Schools
2
Spent per student
$13,555
OH $16,610
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
10%
The gist

What stands out about Kalida Local School District

  • School Grade A+: better than 99% of Indiana districts
  • Math proficiency 36 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 30 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
  • Spends 18% less per student than the OH average
  • 15 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Howe.

K–2Lakeland Primary SchoolLakeland School Corporation
3–6Lakeland Intermediate SchoolLakeland School Corporation
7–12Lakeland Jr/Sr High SchoolLakeland School Corporation

Test scores vs. OH

2020–21
Math proficiency86%
State average 49.7%
Reading / language arts87%
State average 57.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 85.3% · small group: the state reports 90–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$13,555 per student · 18% below OH
Spending
Classroom instruction 65%Support & administration 31%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 54%State 39%Federal 6%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
600’20
595’21
600’22
607’23
596’24

About steady.

Students
White 98%Hispanic 1%Black <1%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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