- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coldwater, OH
Coldwater High School
Federal NCES profile for Coldwater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390453102171
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coldwater High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Coldwater · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coldwater High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Coldwater, OH.
School address
District: Coldwater Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390453102171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Coldwater High School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 390453102171 · Coldwater, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 15.8:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Coldwater Elementary School (667 students)
Coldwater High School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Coldwater High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coldwater Elem
Coldwater Elementary School
667 students
- Coldwater Midd
Coldwater Middle School
429 students
- This school
Coldwater High School
380 students
What this shows Coldwater High School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coldwater High School compares
Coldwater 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▲ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,278
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Coldwater High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coldwater Exempted Village reports $12,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coldwater High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coldwater Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coldwater High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Coldwater High School
How many students attend Coldwater High School?
Coldwater High School has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coldwater, OH. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coldwater High School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 Coldwater High School?
33.4% of students at Coldwater High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coldwater High School?
The largest demographic group at Coldwater High School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Coldwater, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coldwater High School?
Coldwater High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Coldwater High School rank among public schools in Coldwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Coldwater, 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 Coldwater Exempted Village?
Besides Coldwater High School, Coldwater Exempted Village also operates Coldwater Elementary School (667 students) and Coldwater Middle School (429 students). See the Coldwater Exempted Village district page for the complete list.