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Elizabeth Forward School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Elizabeth Township, Forward Township and Elizabeth.

Students
2,293
Schools
6
Spent per student
$19,203
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$42.3M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Elizabeth Forward School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 79% of Ohio districts
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
  • Spends 12% less per student than the PA average
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Debt of $42.3M, about $18,433 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Windham.

PK–4Katherine Thomas Elementary SchoolWindham Exempted Village School District
5–8Windham Junior High SchoolWindham Exempted Village School District
9–12Windham High SchoolWindham Exempted Village School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency41%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$19,203 per student · 12% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 38%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 52%State 44%Federal 4%

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

Enrollment over time
2,283’20
2,346’21
2,326’22
2,307’23
2,293’24

About steady.

Students
White 87%Two or more races 6%Black 4%Hispanic 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

6 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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