- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Caldwell, OH
Caldwell High School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390452502145
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 237
- students enrolled
Caldwell High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Caldwell Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390452502145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Caldwell High School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 390452502145 · Caldwell, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 13.2:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Elementary School (511 students)
Caldwell High School grew from 209 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Caldwell High School compares
Caldwell High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$20,142
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Caldwell High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell Exempted Village reports $20,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high 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 (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell High School
How many students attend Caldwell High School?
Caldwell High School has 237 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caldwell, OH. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell High School is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% lower 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 Caldwell High School?
30.6% of students at Caldwell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell High School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell High School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Caldwell, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell High School?
Caldwell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Caldwell Exempted Village?
Besides Caldwell High School, Caldwell Exempted Village also operates Caldwell Elementary School (511 students). See the Caldwell Exempted Village district page for the complete list.