- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Defiance, OH
Ayersville High School
Federal NCES profile for Ayersville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467002626
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ayersville High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Defiance · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ayersville High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ayersville High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Defiance, OH.
School address
District: Ayersville Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467002626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ayersville High School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 390467002626 · Defiance, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 17.2:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ayersville Elementary School (322 students)
Ayersville High School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Ayersville High School compares
Ayersville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▲ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Ayersville High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ayersville Local reports $13,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ayersville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayersville Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ayersville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Defiance
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ayersville High School
How many students attend Ayersville High School?
Ayersville High School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Defiance, OH. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayersville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayersville High School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ayersville High School?
33.8% of students at Ayersville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ayersville High School?
The largest demographic group at Ayersville High School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Defiance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ayersville High School?
Ayersville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ayersville High School rank among public schools in Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, Ayersville High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Defiance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Defiance on the city page.
What other schools are in Ayersville Local?
Besides Ayersville High School, Ayersville Local also operates Ayersville Elementary School (322 students). See the Ayersville Local district page for the complete list.