Enrollment
546
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390457702339
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elida · Resource Index
- 41
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elida High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elida High School
Elida High School is a mid-sized high school in Elida, Ohio, enrolling 546 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.8% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
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 719 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #209.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 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: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Elida Local also operates Elida Elementary (1,003 students) and Elida Middle School (467 students) alongside Elida 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 Elida High School compares
Elida 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elida Local, which includes Elida High School.
$12,555
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 13.5%
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.
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
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Elida on the city page.
Is Elida High School a good school?
Elida High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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