- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kalida, OH
Kalida High School
Federal NCES profile for Kalida High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390493403566
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalida High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 393
- students enrolled
Kalida High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kalida High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390493403566 · Kalida, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 17.1:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kalida Elementary School (203 students)
Kalida High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Kalida High School compares
Kalida 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 84% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,970
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Kalida High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Kalida Local reports $12,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kalida High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalida Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalida High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kalida High School
How many students attend Kalida High School?
Kalida High School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kalida, OH. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalida High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalida High School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% higher 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 Kalida High School?
4.9% of students at Kalida High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalida High School?
The largest demographic group at Kalida High School is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Kalida, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalida High School?
Kalida High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Kalida Local?
Besides Kalida High School, Kalida Local also operates Kalida Elementary School (203 students). See the Kalida Local district page for the complete list.