- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elida, OH
Elida High School
Federal NCES profile for Elida High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390457702339
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elida High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elida · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elida High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elida High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elida, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Elida High School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 390457702339 · Elida, OH High · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 15.6:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Elida Elementary (1,003 students)
Elida High School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elida High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elida Elementa
Elida Elementary
1,003 students
- This school
Elida High School
546 students
- Elida Middle S
Elida Middle School
467 students
What this shows Elida High School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elida High School compares
Elida High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▲ 4% | 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
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% 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 methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$13,472
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Elida High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elida Local reports $13,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elida High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elida Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elida Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elida High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elida High School
How many students attend Elida High School?
Elida High School has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elida, OH. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elida High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elida High School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Elida High School?
32.8% of students at Elida High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elida High School?
The largest demographic group at Elida High School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Elida, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elida High School?
Elida High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elida High School rank among public schools in Elida?
By Resource Investment Index, Elida High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elida, 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 Elida Local?
Besides Elida High School, Elida Local also operates Elida Elementary (1,003 students) and Elida Middle School (467 students). See the Elida Local district page for the complete list.