- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amherst, OH
Marion L Steele High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion L Steele High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390451902116
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion L Steele High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion L Steele High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion L Steele High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Amherst, OH.
School address
District: Amherst Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390451902116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Marion L Steele High School held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 390451902116 · Amherst, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,014 enr · 20.7:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Powers Elementary School (1,104 students)
Marion L Steele High School held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Marion L Steele High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powers Element
Powers Elementary School
1,104 students
- This school
Marion L Steele High School
1,014 students
- Amherst Junior
Amherst Junior High School
859 students
- Walter G. Nord
Walter G. Nord Middle School
556 students
What this shows Marion L Steele High School reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion L Steele High School compares
Marion L Steele 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.0%
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.
Funding equity
$11,818
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Marion L Steele High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst Exempted Village reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion L Steele High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter G. Nord Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion L Steele High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion L Steele High School
How many students attend Marion L Steele High School?
Marion L Steele High School has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amherst, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,065 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion L Steele High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion L Steele High School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion L Steele High School?
22.3% of students at Marion L Steele High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion L Steele High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion L Steele High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Amherst, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion L Steele High School?
Marion L Steele High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Marion L Steele High School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion L Steele High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Amherst, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Amherst Exempted Village?
Besides Marion L Steele High School, Amherst Exempted Village also operates Powers Elementary School (1,104 students), Amherst Junior High School (859 students), and Walter G. Nord Middle School (556 students). See the Amherst Exempted Village district page for the complete list.