- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland Hills, OH
Luther E Ball (Chjcf)
Federal NCES profile for Luther E Ball (Chjcf), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390023704674
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther E Ball (Chjcf) earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 120
- students enrolled
Luther E Ball (Chjcf) has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Buckeye United School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390023704674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Luther E Ball (Chjcf) shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-18.3%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390023704674 · Highland Hills, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 9.2:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian River (Irjcf) (126 students)
Luther E Ball (Chjcf) shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-18.3%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Luther E Ball (Chjcf) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian River (
Indian River (Irjcf)
126 students
- This school
Luther E Ball (Chjcf)
120 students
- Ralph C Starke
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)
108 students
What this shows Luther E Ball (Chjcf) reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther E Ball (Chjcf) compares
Luther E Ball (Chjcf) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 209% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 209% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 60 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
White 12.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Luther E Ball (Chjcf) is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
How Luther E Ball (Chjcf) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River (Irjcf) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther E Ball (Chjcf)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luther E Ball (Chjcf)
How many students attend Luther E Ball (Chjcf)?
Luther E Ball (Chjcf) has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland Hills, OH. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther E Ball (Chjcf)?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther E Ball (Chjcf) is 9.2:1, which is 49% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% 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 Luther E Ball (Chjcf)?
97.7% of students at Luther E Ball (Chjcf) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther E Ball (Chjcf)?
The largest demographic group at Luther E Ball (Chjcf) is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Highland Hills, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther E Ball (Chjcf)?
Luther E Ball (Chjcf) has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Buckeye United School District?
Besides Luther E Ball (Chjcf), Buckeye United School District also operates Indian River (Irjcf) (126 students) and Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) (108 students). See the Buckeye United School District district page for the complete list.