- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Creston, OH
Norwayne High School
Federal NCES profile for Norwayne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390505603989
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwayne High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Creston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwayne High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwayne High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Creston, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Norwayne High School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 390505603989 · Creston, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 19.8:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwayne Elementary School (539 students)
Norwayne High School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Norwayne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwayne Eleme
Norwayne Elementary School
539 students
- This school
Norwayne High School
415 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle School
310 students
- Norwayne Onlin 5
Norwayne Online School
5 students
What this shows Norwayne High School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwayne High School compares
Norwayne 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,441
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Norwayne High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwayne Local reports $12,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwayne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwayne Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Online School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Norwayne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwayne High School
How many students attend Norwayne High School?
Norwayne High School has 415 students enrolled. It is a high school in Creston, OH. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwayne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwayne High School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwayne High School?
36.9% of students at Norwayne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwayne High School?
The largest demographic group at Norwayne High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Creston, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwayne High School?
Norwayne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Norwayne High School rank among public schools in Creston?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwayne High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Creston, 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 Norwayne Local?
Besides Norwayne High School, Norwayne Local also operates Norwayne Elementary School (539 students), Norwayne Middle School (310 students), and Norwayne Online School (5 students). See the Norwayne Local district page for the complete list.