Enrollment
285
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairlawn High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairlawn High School
Fairlawn High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sidney, Ohio, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 418 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sidney's public schools, it stands alongside Whittier Early Childhood Center (306 students): Fairlawn High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 34:1).
Its district, Fairlawn Local, also runs Fairlawn Elementary School (268 students).
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 Fairlawn High School compares
Fairlawn 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,359
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairlawn Local, which includes Fairlawn High School.
$12,359
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 53.0%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Sidney
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~285 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairlawn High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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