- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Lebanon, OH
Dixie High School
Federal NCES profile for Dixie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390487103365
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Lebanon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Lebanon, OH.
School address
District: New Lebanon Local School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390487103365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Dixie High School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390487103365 · New Lebanon, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13.5:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixie Elementary School (446 students)
Dixie High School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dixie High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixie Elementa
Dixie Elementary School
446 students
- This school
Dixie High School
311 students
- Dixie Middle S
Dixie Middle School
291 students
What this shows Dixie High School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie High School compares
Dixie High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$14,018
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Dixie High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Lebanon Local School District reports $14,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixie High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dixie High School
How many students attend Dixie High School?
Dixie High School has 311 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Lebanon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie High School is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Dixie High School?
36.0% of students at Dixie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie High School?
The largest demographic group at Dixie High School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in New Lebanon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie High School?
Dixie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Dixie High School rank among public schools in New Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Lebanon, 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 New Lebanon Local School District?
Besides Dixie High School, New Lebanon Local School District also operates Dixie Elementary School (446 students) and Dixie Middle School (291 students). See the New Lebanon Local School District district page for the complete list.