- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390487903405
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Cardington-Lincoln High School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 390487903405 · Cardington, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 14.4:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School (392 students)
Cardington-Lincoln High School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cardington-Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cardington-Lin
Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School
392 students
- Cardington-Lin
Cardington-Lincoln Middle School
283 students
- This school
Cardington-Lincoln High School
245 students
What this shows Cardington-Lincoln High School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cardington-Lincoln High School compares
Cardington-Lincoln High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Cardington-Lincoln Local reports $15,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~245 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 31.
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.