Enrollment
546
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eaton, OH
Eaton High School
Federal NCES profile for Eaton 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 390439300884
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaton High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Eaton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eaton High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eaton, OH.
School address
District: Eaton Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439300884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaton High School
Eaton High School is a mid-sized high school in Eaton, Ohio, enrolling 546 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 766 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #148.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Eaton Community City also operates William Bruce Elementary School (432 students) and Hollingsworth East Elementary School (417 students) alongside Eaton 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 Eaton High School compares
Eaton 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$14,833
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 91.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Eaton High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eaton Community City, which includes Eaton High School.
$14,833
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 36.6%
Federal 11.9%
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 Eaton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Bruce Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollingsworth East Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eaton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eaton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton High School
How many students attend Eaton High School?
Eaton High School has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eaton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton High School is 15.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 Eaton High School?
23.7% of students at Eaton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton High School?
The largest demographic group at Eaton High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Eaton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton High School?
Eaton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Eaton High School rank among public schools in Eaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eaton, 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 Eaton on the city page.
Is Eaton High School a good school?
Eaton High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Eaton Community City?
Besides Eaton High School, Eaton Community City also operates William Bruce Elementary School (432 students), Hollingsworth East Elementary School (417 students), and Eaton Middle School (410 students). See the Eaton Community City district page for the complete list.
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