- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Southington, OH
Chalker High School
Federal NCES profile for Chalker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390502303882
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chalker High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Southington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chalker High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chalker High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Southington, OH.
School address
District: Southington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390502303882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Chalker High School grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390502303882 · Southington, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 31.8:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Southington Elementary School (206 students)
Chalker High School grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chalker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southington El
Southington Elementary School
206 students
- This school
Chalker High School
127 students
- Southington Mi
Southington Middle School
104 students
What this shows Chalker High School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chalker High School compares
Chalker 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 | 31.8:1 | ▲ 75% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 154% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 154% 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
31.8:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 97% in Ohio - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$16,022
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Chalker High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southington Local reports $16,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chalker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southington Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chalker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chalker High School
How many students attend Chalker High School?
Chalker High School has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Southington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chalker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chalker High School is 31.8:1, which is 75% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chalker High School?
80.4% of students at Chalker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chalker High School?
The largest demographic group at Chalker High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Southington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chalker High School?
Chalker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Chalker High School rank among public schools in Southington?
By Resource Investment Index, Chalker High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Southington, 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 Southington Local?
Besides Chalker High School, Southington Local also operates Southington Elementary School (206 students) and Southington Middle School (104 students). See the Southington Local district page for the complete list.