Enrollment
250
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crestline, OH
Col Crawford High School
Federal NCES profile for Col Crawford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390465102577
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Col Crawford High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Crestline · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Col Crawford High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Col Crawford High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Crestline, OH.
School address
District: Colonel Crawford Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390465102577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Col Crawford High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Col Crawford High School
Col Crawford High School is a mid-sized high school in Crestline, Ohio, enrolling 250 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Colonel Crawford Local also operates William Crawford Intermediate Schools (241 students) and Hannah Crawford Elementary School Prek-Grade 2 (240 students) alongside Col Crawford 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 Col Crawford High School compares
Col Crawford 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$12,069
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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 95.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Col Crawford 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 Colonel Crawford Local, which includes Col Crawford High School.
$12,069
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 44.7%
Federal 9.2%
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 Col Crawford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Crawford Intermediate Schools | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannah Crawford Elementary School Prek-Grade 2 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannah Crawford Elementary School Grades 3 -5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Col Crawford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Col Crawford High School
How many students attend Col Crawford High School?
Col Crawford High School has 250 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crestline, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Col Crawford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Col Crawford High School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Col Crawford High School?
34.3% of students at Col Crawford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Col Crawford High School?
The largest demographic group at Col Crawford High School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Crestline, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Col Crawford High School?
Col Crawford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Col Crawford High School rank among public schools in Crestline?
By Resource Investment Index, Col Crawford High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Crestline, 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 Crestline on the city page.
Is Col Crawford High School a good school?
Col Crawford High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Colonel Crawford Local?
Besides Col Crawford High School, Colonel Crawford Local also operates William Crawford Intermediate Schools (241 students), Hannah Crawford Elementary School Prek-Grade 2 (240 students), and Hannah Crawford Elementary School Grades 3 -5 (229 students). See the Colonel Crawford Local district page for the complete list.
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