- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, OH
Elgin High School
Federal NCES profile for Elgin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390484103240
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elgin High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elgin High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Marion, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Elgin High School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390484103240 · Marion, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 9.8:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin Elementary School (490 students)
Elgin High School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elgin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elgin Elementa
Elgin Elementary School
490 students
- This school
Elgin High School
275 students
- Elgin Middle S
Elgin Middle School
257 students
What this shows Elgin High School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elgin High School compares
Elgin 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 46% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$13,381
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Elgin High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elgin Local reports $13,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elgin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elgin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Marion
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Harding High School
Standard public school
916 students 15:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Standard public school
824 students 82.4:1 students per teacher
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
583 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant High School
Standard public school
347 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elgin High School
How many students attend Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has 275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, OH. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin High School is 9.8:1, which is 46% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% 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 Elgin High School?
41.7% of students at Elgin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin High School?
The largest demographic group at Elgin High School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Marion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Elgin High School rank among high schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Marion, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Elgin Local?
Besides Elgin High School, Elgin Local also operates Elgin Elementary School (490 students) and Elgin Middle School (257 students). See the Elgin Local district page for the complete list.