CORTLAND — The Lakeview Local School District spends 45% less per pupil than the average school district in Ohio, according to Treasurer Terry Armstrong.

He reviewed the district’s finances at a recent school board meeting.

Armstrong, who began as the district treasurer in August, said “the district has one of the lowest per pupil spending in the region and state of Ohio while students, staff and the school community continue to achieve at a high level.”

The district’s recent state report card had a four-star rating with officials and administrators crediting the dedicated staff and students for its performance. Five stars is the highest rating given by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

In addition, Lakeview spends 24% less per pupil than similar-sized school districts. A

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