Typology of Ohio Public Districts

In 1996, ODE created a classification system making it easier to compare similar districts referred to as the typology of Ohio school districts.[5] In 2007, the typology was revised to take advantage of the 2000 census data. With the availability of more recent data from the 2010 census ODE again revised the typology for 2013. [6]  ODE has not revised the typology since 2013. [7]  Consequently, its accuracy is highly suspect. However, the typology provides valuable information.

Of the 1173 districts, 607 (51.7%) had a typology. Of those 607,   209 (37.8%) were rural; 200 (33%) were small town;  123 (20.3%) were Suburban and 53 (9.0%) were Urban.  

 Typology of Ohio Public School Districts

Frequency

Percent

Valid Percent

Type 1: Rural - High Student Poverty & Small Student Population

123

10.5

20.3

Type 2: Rural - Average Student Poverty & Very Small Student Population

106

9.0

17.5

Type 3: Small Town - Low Student Poverty & Small Student Population

111

9.5

18.3

Type 4:  Small Town - High Student Poverty & Average Student Population Size

89

7.6

14.7

Type 5: Suburban - Low Student Poverty & Average Student Population Size

77

6.6

12.7

Type 6:  Suburban - Very Low Student Poverty & Large Student Population

46

3.9

7.6

Type 7:  Urban - High Student Poverty & Average Student Population

47

4.0

7.7

Type 8: Urban - Very High Student Poverty & Very Large Student Population

8

0.7

1.3

Total

607

51.7

100.0

Missing

566

48.3

1173

100.0

See,  Typology of Ohio School Districts,  http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Data/Report-Card-Resources/Report-Card-Data-Forms-and-Information/Typology-of-Ohio-School-Districts (Last Visited: February 10, 2019).