Enrollment
262
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390506104007
Edgerton High School — Edgerton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Edgerton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 25
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Edgerton Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgerton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edgerton High School reports 262 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 32% below the Ohio average and 58% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 262 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Edgerton Local spends $17,432 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 48.0% from the state, and 8.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edgerton High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 32% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,432
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 262 Top 25% in Ohio — larger than 75% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.5% -32% vs state
NCES ID 390506104007
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 262:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.2%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgerton Local, which includes Edgerton High School.
$17,432
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 48.0%
Federal 8.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Edgerton High School
How many students attend Edgerton High School?
Edgerton High School has 262 students enrolled. It is a other school in Edgerton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgerton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgerton High School is 18.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgerton High School?
21.5% of students at Edgerton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgerton High School?
The largest demographic group at Edgerton High School is White at 92.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Edgerton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgerton High School?
Edgerton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.