- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Circleville, OH
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)
Federal NCES profile for Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390023704676
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Circleville · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) has class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Circleville, OH.
School address
District: Buckeye United School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390023704676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390023704676 · Circleville, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 7.7:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian River (Irjcf) (126 students)
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian River (
Indian River (Irjcf)
126 students
- Luther E Ball
Luther E Ball (Chjcf)
120 students
- This school
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)
108 students
What this shows Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) compares
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) is a growing 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 58% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 206% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 206% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 2% in Ohio - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 54 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 79.6%
White 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River (Irjcf) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther E Ball (Chjcf) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Circleville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)
How many students attend Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)?
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) has 108 students enrolled. It is a high school in Circleville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) is 7.7:1, which is 58% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 51% 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 Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)?
96.8% of students at Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)?
The largest demographic group at Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) is African American at 79.6% of enrollment, in Circleville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)?
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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).
How does Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) rank among high schools in Circleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Circleville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Circleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye United School District?
Besides Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf), Buckeye United School District also operates Indian River (Irjcf) (126 students) and Luther E Ball (Chjcf) (120 students). See the Buckeye United School District district page for the complete list.