Enrollment
412
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellville, OH
Clear Fork High School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Fork High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390494103582
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Fork High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bellville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Fork High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Fork High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bellville, OH.
School address
District: Clear Fork Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390494103582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Fork High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Fork High School
Clear Fork High School is a mid-sized high school in Bellville, Ohio, enrolling 412 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 602 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #381.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clear Fork Valley Local spends $11,780 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 412 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Clear Fork Valley Local also operates Bellville Elementary School (400 students) and Clear Fork Middle School (354 students) alongside Clear Fork 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 Clear Fork High School compares
Clear Fork 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$11,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 2.7%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Clear Fork High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Fork Valley Local, which includes Clear Fork High School.
$11,780
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 Clear Fork High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Fork Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Fork Valley Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Fork High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 54:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Fork High School
How many students attend Clear Fork High School?
Clear Fork High School has 412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Fork High School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Clear Fork High School?
40.9% of students at Clear Fork High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Fork High School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Fork High School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Bellville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Fork High School?
Clear Fork High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clear Fork High School rank among public schools in Bellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Fork High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bellville, 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 Bellville on the city page.
Is Clear Fork High School a good school?
Clear Fork High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Clear Fork Valley Local?
Besides Clear Fork High School, Clear Fork Valley Local also operates Bellville Elementary School (400 students), Clear Fork Middle School (354 students), and Butler Elementary School (252 students). See the Clear Fork Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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