Enrollment
355
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbiana, OH
Crestview High School
Federal NCES profile for Crestview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390464302552
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Columbiana · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Columbiana, OH.
School address
District: Crestview Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390464302552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestview High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestview High School
Crestview High School is a mid-sized high school in Columbiana, Ohio, enrolling 355 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 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 597 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #346.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Columbiana's high schools, it stands alongside Columbiana High School (319 students): Crestview High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 16.8:1).
Crestview Local also operates Crestview Elementary School (414 students) and Crestview Middle School (367 students) alongside Crestview 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 Crestview High School compares
Crestview 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$12,963
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 98.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Crestview High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crestview Local, which includes Crestview High School.
$12,963
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 13.2%
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 Crestview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Columbiana
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~355 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crestview High School
How many students attend Crestview High School?
Crestview High School has 355 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbiana, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview High School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Crestview High School?
22.8% of students at Crestview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview High School?
The largest demographic group at Crestview High School is White at 98.3% of enrollment, in Columbiana, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview High School?
Crestview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crestview High School rank among public schools in Columbiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Columbiana, 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 Columbiana on the city page.
Is Crestview High School a good school?
Crestview High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Crestview Local?
Besides Crestview High School, Crestview Local also operates Crestview Elementary School (414 students) and Crestview Middle School (367 students). See the Crestview Local district page for the complete list.
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