- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sidney, OH
Fairlawn High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairlawn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390497703691
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairlawn High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairlawn High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairlawn High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sidney, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Fairlawn High School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390497703691 · Sidney, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 20.4:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairlawn Elementary School (268 students)
Fairlawn High School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Fairlawn High School compares
Fairlawn 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,993
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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Fairlawn High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairlawn Local reports $12,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairlawn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairlawn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Sidney
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairlawn High School
How many students attend Fairlawn High School?
Fairlawn High School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sidney, OH. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairlawn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairlawn High School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairlawn High School?
40.1% of students at Fairlawn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairlawn High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairlawn High School is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Sidney, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairlawn High School?
Fairlawn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fairlawn High School rank among schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairlawn High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sidney, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sidney on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairlawn Local?
Besides Fairlawn High School, Fairlawn Local also operates Fairlawn Elementary School (268 students). See the Fairlawn Local district page for the complete list.