- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paulding, OH
Paulding High School
Federal NCES profile for Paulding High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390455702284
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paulding High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Paulding · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Paulding High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paulding High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paulding, OH.
School address
District: Paulding Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455702284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Paulding High School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 390455702284 · Paulding, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 17.9:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Paulding Elementary School (442 students)
Paulding High School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Paulding High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paulding Eleme
Paulding Elementary School
442 students
- This school
Paulding High School
322 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
291 students
- Paulding Middl
Paulding Middle School
251 students
What this shows Paulding High School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paulding High School compares
Paulding 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 132% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$14,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Paulding High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paulding Exempted Village reports $14,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paulding High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paulding Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paulding High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paulding High School
How many students attend Paulding High School?
Paulding High School has 322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paulding, OH. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paulding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paulding High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Paulding High School?
73.3% of students at Paulding High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paulding High School?
The largest demographic group at Paulding High School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Paulding, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paulding High School?
Paulding 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).
How does Paulding High School rank among public schools in Paulding?
By Resource Investment Index, Paulding High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paulding, 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 Paulding Exempted Village?
Besides Paulding High School, Paulding Exempted Village also operates Paulding Elementary School (442 students), Oakwood Elementary School (291 students), and Paulding Middle School (251 students). See the Paulding Exempted Village district page for the complete list.