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Vandalia-Butler City

Ohio · Public School District
7
Schools
2,874
Students
$15,666
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
29.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Vandalia-Butler City is a public school district in Ohio serving 2,874 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,666 is near the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Demmitt Elementary SchoolKG–03345
Helke Elementary SchoolKG–03400
Smith Middle School04–05453
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Morton Middle School06–08715
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Butler High School09–12860
Other Schools2 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,666Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
18%
67%
State
18.1%
Local (property tax)
66.7%
Federal
15.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,874
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vandalia-Butler City?
Vandalia-Butler City has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,874 students.
What is the graduation rate for Vandalia-Butler City?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Vandalia-Butler City spend per student?
Vandalia-Butler City spends $15,666 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Vandalia-Butler City?
29% of students in Vandalia-Butler City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Vandalia-Butler City?
No, Vandalia-Butler City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Vandalia-Butler City serve?
Vandalia-Butler City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Vandalia-Butler City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Vandalia-Butler City is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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