Enrollment
501
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390473302840
Finneytown Secondary Campus — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Finneytown Secondary Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Finneytown Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Finneytown Secondary Campus compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Finneytown Secondary Campus reports 501 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% above the Ohio average and 3% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 125 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Finneytown Local spends $29,965 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.2% from local sources (property taxes), 33.5% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Finneytown Secondary Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 68% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
54.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,965
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 125 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 501 Top 68% in Ohio — larger than 32% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.2% +68% vs state
NCES ID 390473302840
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
White 27.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 125:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 137
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Finneytown Local, which includes Finneytown Secondary Campus.
$29,965
Per student
+78%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 33.5%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
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Princeton Community Middle School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Finneytown Secondary Campus
How many students attend Finneytown Secondary Campus?
Finneytown Secondary Campus has 501 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finneytown Secondary Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Finneytown Secondary Campus is 13.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Finneytown Secondary Campus?
53.2% of students at Finneytown Secondary Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finneytown Secondary Campus?
The largest demographic group at Finneytown Secondary Campus is African American at 48.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finneytown Secondary Campus?
Finneytown Secondary Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.