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Hamilton County – School Districts 2023-2024

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Public school systems play a crucial role in shaping local economies, influencing everything from property values to workforce development. The economic impact of local public schools extends far beyond education, affecting businesses, government budgets, and community well-being. Below are key ways in which public schools contribute to local economic health.

  1. Boosting Property Values and Municipal Revenue A strong public school system increases demand for housing in the district, driving up property values. Studies consistently show that homes in high-performing school districts command higher prices than comparable homes in weaker districts. Higher property values, in turn, generate more property tax revenue for local governments, which can be reinvested in infrastructure, public safety, and other community services.

    Additionally, businesses are more likely to establish themselves in areas with well-regarded schools, knowing that educated communities attract skilled workers and stable families. This creates a positive feedback loop where better schools lead to economic growth, which then further supports school funding.

  2. Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness Public schools are the primary source of skilled labor for local industries. By providing foundational education, vocational training, and college preparation, schools ensure that businesses have access to qualified employees. Areas with strong school systems tend to have lower unemployment rates and higher average incomes because educated workers are more productive and adaptable to changing job markets.

    Investments in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, career and technical education (CTE), and partnerships with local businesses further enhance workforce readiness. Companies often consider school quality when deciding where to locate, as they need a pipeline of talent to sustain operations.

  3. Direct Employment and Local Spending Public schools are among the largest employers in many communities, providing jobs for teachers, administrators, custodians, and support staff. These employees spend their salaries locally, supporting restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The multiplier effect means that every dollar spent on school payroll circulates through the economy multiple times, stimulating additional business activity.

    Beyond salaries, schools also contribute to local economies through construction projects (e.g., building new facilities or renovating old ones), purchasing supplies from area vendors, and contracting services like transportation and food supply. These expenditures create jobs and generate tax revenue.

  4. Reducing Long-Term Public Costs Quality education correlates with lower crime rates, reduced reliance on social welfare programs, and better public health outcomes. Students who graduate from strong school systems are less likely to require government assistance, engage in criminal activity, or face chronic unemployment. This reduces the burden on taxpayers, who would otherwise fund prisons, healthcare for the uninsured, and social services.

    Early childhood education programs, in particular, have been shown to yield high long-term returns by improving graduation rates and future earnings while decreasing incarceration costs.

  5. Attracting and Retaining Families and Businesses Families with children prioritize school quality when choosing where to live. Communities with reputable schools experience population growth, which sustains local businesses and services. Conversely, declining school performance can lead to outmigration, shrinking the tax base and harming economic vitality.

    Similarly, corporations evaluating relocation opportunities assess school systems to ensure employees will have access to good education for their children. A weak school system can deter investment, while a strong one can attract high-paying jobs and stimulate economic diversification.

Conclusion

The local public school system is not just an educational institution but a cornerstone of economic stability and growth. By enhancing property values, developing a skilled workforce, employing residents, reducing public costs, and attracting businesses, schools create a thriving economic ecosystem. Policymakers and community leaders must recognize that investing in education yields broad economic benefits, making it one of the most impactful ways to ensure long-term prosperity.

The following report contains those school districts that are completely or partially within the county. The school districts are sorted in a left to right order based on the number of students that are estimated to live in the county, although they may actually attend a school outside the county boundary. Except where noted all figures are for the entire disctrict population and not just that portion that are in the county.

Where available, the district's name contains a link to that district's website.
 
Loveland City School District
Norwood City School District  
Madeira City School District  
Wyoming City School District  
Three Rivers Local School District  
Indian Hill Exempted Village School District  
Mount Healthy City School District  
Winton Woods City School District  
Southwest Local School District  
Princeton City School District  
Sycamore Community City School District  
Forest Hills Local School District  
Oak Hills Local School District  
Northwest Local School District  
Cincinnati City School District  
Grade Span of Agency
Number of Schools
Total Classroom Teachers
Student/Teachers

    Prekindergarten
    Kindergarten
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
PK thru 12 Students
Ungraded Students
Adult Education and Other Students
Special Ed IEP Students
Total Students

White
Black
Asian
Hispanic
Native American
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Undefined or Multiple Races

Prekindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Secondary Teachers
Ungraded Class Teachers
Total FTE Teachers

Elementary School Counselors
Secondary School Counselors
School Counselors
Total Counselors

School Administrators
School Administrative Support Staff
Instr. Coord. and Super. to Staff
Student Support Services Staff
Librarians/media specialists
Library/Media Support Staff
School Psychologists
Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aides
Total School Staff

LEA Administrators
LEA Administrative Support Staff
Total LEA Staff

All Other Support Staff
Total Other Staff
PK-12
66
2,151
16.90

1,876
2,680
2,613
2,640
2,475
2,537
2,546
2,446
2,285
2,437
3,376
2,731
2,273
1,945
34,860
0
0
1,485
36,345

7,156
20,607
422
4,234
80
36
2,325

115
167
926
913
30
2,151

0
0
74
74

134
172
51
847
23
0
86
1,485
2,748

9
318
378

1,436
1,436
PK-12
11
457
18.78

219
578
583
611
597
598
649
634
645
649
705
724
664
609
8,465
0
0
117
8,582

3,234
3,085
458
638
13
24
1,013

8
38
208
198
5
457

0
0
32
32

26
53
27
177
2
8
13
117
395

3
53
83

628
628
PK-12
9
337
22.75

182
514
538
520
556
545
568
589
581
607
628
653
489
515
7,485
0
0
183
7,668

5,933
657
92
262
5
1
535

7
15
155
156
4
337

0
0
10
10

20
36
1
147
1
7
18
183
412

5
24
30

443
443
PK-12
9
406
17.28

189
453
452
508
515
510
506
548
544
531
507
603
531
538
6,935
0
0
82
7,017

5,890
157
154
312
8
4
410

7
27
171
200
1
406

0
0
17
17

26
33
0
78
1
0
9
82
228

3
45
48

460
460
PK-12
7
371
16.29

126
423
462
483
473
495
489
452
454
407
425
408
408
434
5,939
0
0
106
6,045

3,620
444
1,026
405
8
5
431

7
20
152
177
15
371

0
0
17
17

19
37
6
126
5
0
8
106
301

4
30
40

179
179
PK-12
11
365
16.58

156
391
430
438
410
385
421
445
429
472
526
569
411
457
5,940
0
0
111
6,051

1,006
2,240
201
2,081
6
68
338

7
23
169
159
7
365

0
0
12
12

18
54
12
82
1
4
9
111
278

4
34
50

227
227
KG-12
5
176
25.32

0
326
345
406
354
343
353
366
354
349
340
353
249
244
4,382
0
0
75
4,457

3,978
61
29
139
4
4
167

0
8
90
73
5
176

0
0
8
8

12
13
2
62
0
4
4
75
170

3
12
16

119
119
PK-12
6
241
16.71

98
261
264
278
262
283
291
267
316
334
354
344
347
217
3,916
0
0
111
4,027

277
2,077
145
1,072
9
10
326

5
17
88
124
7
241

0
0
7
7

12
25
8
106
1
4
4
111
263

3
40
51

341
341
PK-12
6
199
14.59

101
189
175
212
180
199
214
210
230
237
267
250
188
190
2,842
0
0
62
2,904

313
1,882
51
275
7
22
292

1
12
101
84
1
199

0
0
10
10

17
21
5
120
1
3
7
62
230

5
31
41

70
70
KG-12
4
152
14.86

0
149
170
173
187
175
161
169
194
185
159
159
160
181
2,222
0
0
37
2,259

1,676
63
227
119
4
1
132

0
6
63
81
2
152

0
0
9
9

8
25
0
25
2
3
2
37
102

3
13
16

158
158
PK-12
3
115
17.43

79
128
128
138
128
148
145
163
147
161
163
163
150
138
1,979
0
0
25
2,004

1,774
24
14
61
0
1
105

3
6
49
52
5
115

0
0
5
5

6
6
0
25
1
1
3
25
67

4
12
16

49
49
KG-12
5
114
16.74

0
118
121
153
153
130
168
184
132
150
153
161
131
142
1,896
0
0
12
1,908

1,435
214
34
73
0
0
140

0
7
50
56
1
114

0
0
5
5

4
22
0
28
2
3
2
12
73

4
8
12

163
163
PK-12
4
96
18.55

88
133
136
164
148
134
149
128
121
132
110
111
119
102
1,775
0
0
6
1,781

1,517
15
31
103
1
0
108

0
6
43
46
1
96

0
0
6
6

5
17
0
23
0
3
3
6
56

4
5
9

563
563
PK-12
6
122
14.29

120
146
119
146
109
112
106
116
139
119
126
116
93
113
1,680
0
0
63
1,743

1,035
272
5
230
1
1
136

5
10
54
50
3
122

0
0
7
7

8
12
3
38
0
4
3
63
128

2
13
17

95
95
PK-12
6
204
20.86

99
287
311
321
296
306
326
283
344
320
297
345
285
343
4,163
0
0
92
4,255

3,557
107
145
150
6
8
190

1
14
91
98
0
204

0
0
10
10

11
16
12
65
0
0
4
92
188

7
23
42

278
278


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus