Enrollment
245
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cardington, OH
Cardington-Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Cardington-Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390487903405
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cardington-Lincoln High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cardington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cardington-Lincoln High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cardington-Lincoln High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cardington, OH.
School address
District: Cardington-Lincoln Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390487903405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cardington-Lincoln High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cardington-Lincoln High School
Cardington-Lincoln High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Cardington, Ohio, enrolling 245 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.6% of students qualify for free meals, 98% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cardington-Lincoln Local also operates Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School (392 students) and Cardington-Lincoln Middle School (283 students) alongside Cardington-Lincoln High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cardington-Lincoln High School compares
Cardington-Lincoln High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 98% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$13,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Cardington-Lincoln High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cardington-Lincoln Local, which includes Cardington-Lincoln High School.
$13,887
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 47.6%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cardington-Lincoln High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardington-Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cardington-Lincoln High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cardington-Lincoln High School
How many students attend Cardington-Lincoln High School?
Cardington-Lincoln High School has 245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cardington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardington-Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardington-Lincoln High School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Cardington-Lincoln High School?
62.6% of students at Cardington-Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cardington-Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Cardington-Lincoln High School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Cardington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardington-Lincoln High School?
Cardington-Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cardington-Lincoln High School rank among public schools in Cardington?
By Resource Investment Index, Cardington-Lincoln High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cardington, 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 Cardington on the city page.
Is Cardington-Lincoln High School a good school?
Cardington-Lincoln High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cardington-Lincoln Local?
Besides Cardington-Lincoln High School, Cardington-Lincoln Local also operates Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School (392 students) and Cardington-Lincoln Middle School (283 students). See the Cardington-Lincoln Local district page for the complete list.
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